Simple Summary Research has shown that an animal's welfare is highly dependent on how
various individual animal factors (eg, species traits, genetics, temperament and previous …

Husbandry training and environmental enrichment are both important advancements
associated with current behavioural welfare practices. Additionally, the use of training …

Animals housed in artificial habitats are confronted by a wide range of potentially
provocative environmental challenges. In this article, we review many of the potential …

We have an ethical responsibility to provide captive animals with environments that allow
them to experience good welfare. Husbandry activities are often scheduled for the …

The field of welfare science and public concern for animal welfare is growing, with the focus
broadening from animals on farms to those in zoos and aquaria. Bottlenose dolphins …

Anticipatory behaviour describes the actions taken to prepare for an upcoming event.
Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in captivity are known to display anticipatory …

Marine mammals, particularly cetaceans (whales, dolphins and porpoises) and pinnipeds
(seals, sea lions and walruses) are popular in zoos and aquariums worldwide. Bottlenose …

Marine mammals include cetaceans, pinnipeds, sirenians, sea otters and polar bears, many
of which are charismatic and popular species commonly kept under human care in zoos and …

Although play behavior is difficult to define, it has been abundantly documented in the
cetaceanliterature. Play behavior is prevalent among the various taxa and is exhibited by …

Accredited zoos and aquariums continually strive to ensure high levels of animal welfare for
the animals under their professional care. Best management practices include conducting …