A Reexamination of the Relationship between Training Practices and Welfare in the Management of Ambassador Animals
Published in 2024
Article proposing a model to improve the welfare of ambassador animals trained in zoos and aquariums. Key concepts include the recognition of choice and control by the animal, use of the most positive and least intrusive interventions possible during training, and a reduction in the use of aversive strategies.
Document Types: Scientific paper
Animal categories:Wildlife
Keywords: Animal mediation, Self-medication, Education, Human-animal relationship, Socialization,Working animals, Learning