maximising the use of environmental enrichment in captive bears
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Maximising the use of environmental enrichment in captive bears. Final thesis. International Master Programme Applied Biology 2008. Presented by: Claes Anderson. Aim:. To understand if there are ways to maximize the effect of environmental enrichment in captive bears. ConsEE. ConsPost. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Maximising the use of environmental enrichment in captive bears
Presented by: Claes Anderson
To understand if there are ways to maximize the effect of environmental enrichment in captive bears
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-Certain behaviours associated with animal welfare showed more positive results with a reduced presentation of environmental enrichment
-Increased effectiveness in enrichment strategies may achieve an increased welfare with lower costs
Supervisors: Prof. Per Jensen, LiU Dr. A Sha Arun, BBRC
Acknowledgements:BBRC, Wildlife SOS, IAR, BBP, Zoo authority of Karnataka, Forest Department of Karnataka
Final thesis. International Master Programme Applied Biology 2008
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Hangers represent significance at p<0.05