Studies show that most animal enclosures lack problem-solving skills. Providing enrichment is not an option; it is a must in the quality of care we ... Read More
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Why Focus On Enrichment?
Enrichment isn't an option; it's a necessity What is enrichment? I’ve always described enrichment as an arousal of the senses. There are five ... Read More
The Severity of Separation Anxiety
I'm sitting in my hotel room in downtown Columbus, Ohio. I'm a few blocks away from Ohio State University, where I was asked to collaborate and give a ... Read More
My top 10 Checklist for Healthy Animal Behavior
The new year is here! Many people don't like this time of year because the days are short and cold. The nights are long and linger. I LOVE this time ... Read More
Ostrich Chick Enrichment
We have four ostrich chicks here at The Animal Behavior Center for training and exercise and to identify ostrich enrichment. They are three weeks old ... Read More