Second Nature: Environmental Enrichment for Captive Animals

by Conference on Environmental Enrichment 1993 Metro Washington Park zoo

SECOND NATURE brings together the work of animal behaviorists, zoo biologists, and psychologists to explore innovative strategies for environmental enrichment in laboratories and marine parks as well as in zoos. Providing a theoretical framework for the science of environmental enrichment in a variety of settings, the book renews and extends a humane approach to the keeping and conservation of animals. 28 illustrations .

Genres: Animals, Science, Nonfiction, Wildlife

350 pages, Hardcover

First published November 1, 1997

Reviews

[Maddy | madsbookfinsta · Rating 4 out of 5]

Written matter-of-factly and provided excellent information about captive animal management in a way that is true to animal caretakers, researchers, and educators. Tough to read leisurely - I would recommend it as a reference.

[Claire · Rating 3 out of 5]

3⭐️