Environmental Enrichment

Enrichment and research

A critical view of environmental enrichment attempts, and plea for more research on consequences for animals of proposed changes in living conditions.

Year Published: 1998Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: All/General

Citation: Galef, Jr. B. G. 1998. Enrichment and research. In: Encyclopedia of Animal Rights and Animal Welfare. Bekoff, M. , Meaney, C. A. (eds), 157-159. Greenwood Press, Westport, Conneticut.

Suggested Guidelines for Reptile Enrichment

Excellent recommendations for species-adequate, safe environmental enrichment options for various reptile species. Perching in most reptile enclosures is crucial in providing pathways and arboreal access for both semi and fully arboreal species. When supplied in conjunction with heat sources, perching...

Year Published: 1998Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Reptile

Citation: Frederick, C., Cowell, P., Payne, D. et al. 1998. Suggested Guidelines for Reptile Enrichment. web site of American Association of Zoo Keepers [AAZK] National Enrichment Committee, web site.

Effects of cage type and gnawing blocks on weight gain, organ weights and open-field behaviour inWistar rats

Two separate experiments were conducted to study the environmental enrichment value of aspen gnawing blocks in solid bottom cages with bedding '(SBC) and in grid floor cages without bedding (GFC), and the effects of housing environments on the physiology and...

Year Published: 1998Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Rat, Rodent

Citation: Eskola, S., Kaliste-Korhonen, E. 1998. Effects of cage type and gnawing blocks on weight gain, organ weights and open-field behaviour inWistar rats. Scandinavian Journal of Laboratory Animal Science 25(4), 180-193.

Cognitive enrichment: Problem solving abilities of captive white-bellied spider monkeys

The influence of a puzzle box feeder, as a cognitive enrichment device, on the activity and behaviour patterns of a population of four white-bellied spider monkeys (Ateles belzebuth belzebuth) was studied at Bristol Zoo. ... It is suggested that the...

Year Published: 1998Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Citrynell, P. 1998. Cognitive enrichment: Problem solving abilities of captive white-bellied spider monkeys. Primate Eye 66, 16-17.

Exercising the mind and body – Environmental enrichment for primates at Edinburgh Zoo

We provide branching from ceiling to the floor, thus maximising space utilisation.

Year Published: 1998Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Catlow, G. 1998. Exercising the mind and body - Environmental enrichment for primates at Edinburgh Zoo. Primate Eye 66, 15 (Abstract).

Effect of feed and environmental enrichment on development of stereotypic wire-gnawing in laboratory mice

Enrichment significantly reduced stereotypic wire-gnawing in pair-housed male mice by 40%, presumably as a consequence of the cover provided by the cardboard tubes. This is substantiated by observations that the tubes were used as a place to retreat upon disturbance...

Year Published: 1998Topics: Abnormal/Problematic Behavior, Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Mouse, Rodent

Citation: Wurbel, H., Chapman, R., Rutland, C. 1998. Effect of feed and environmental enrichment on development of stereotypic wire-gnawing in laboratory mice. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 60, 69-81.

Strength of preference for nesting material as environmental enrichment for laboratory mice

On average, the 47 mice tested spent significantly more time in the cage with the nesting material [paper towel or tissue] (more than 69% of their total time, whereas less than 25% of their time in the cage with the...

Year Published: 1998Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Mouse, Rodent

Citation: Van de Weerd, H. A., van Loo, P. L. P., van Zutphen, L. F. M. et al. 1998. Strength of preference for nesting material as environmental enrichment for laboratory mice. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 55, 369-382.

Preferences for nest boxes as environmental enrichment for laboratory mice

Individual mice prefer a cage with a nest box and avoid cages without one. ... In general, the preferred nest boxes were those consisting of perforated metal or grid metal.

Year Published: 1998Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Mouse, Rodent

Citation: Van de Weerd, H. A., van Loo, P. L. P., van Zutphen, L. F. M. et al. 1998. Preferences for nest boxes as environmental enrichment for laboratory mice. Animal Welfare 7, 11-25.

A systematic approach to environmental enrichment using the “scan” system

Year Published: 1998Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: All/General

Citation: Poole, T. B. 1998. A systematic approach to environmental enrichment using the "scan" system. Animal Technology 49, 7-17.

Environmental enrichment for farm animals

Comprehensive review of the literature. It is desirable to socialize the animals to humans. Socialized animals are less fearful, grow more quickly, have higher rates of milk production, and show improved immune competence. Even brief contact with humans can decrease...

Year Published: 1998Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Bird, Cattle, Chicken, Pig

Citation: Mench, J. A., Morrow-Tesch, J., Chu, L. 1998. Environmental enrichment for farm animals. Lab Animal 27(3), 32-36.