Naturalistic Environments in Captivity for Animal Behavior Research

Gibbons, Edward F.; Wyers, Everett J.

ISBN 10: 0791416488 / ISBN 13: 9780791416488

Published by State University of New York Press, 1993

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pp. 387 Index.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Naturalistic Environments in Captivity for Animal Behavior Research
• Publisher: State University of New York Press
• Publication Date: 1993
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0791416488
• ISBN 13: 9780791416488
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

This book addresses theoretical and pragmatic issues concerning naturalistic environments in captivity for animals. The multidisciplinary orientation of the volume will help regulatory personnel, administrators, and researchers to understand each other's roles and responsibilities in the design, construction, and real-time operation of these facilities. The book also highlights the important value of naturalistic environments in captivity to the scientific study of animal behavior. The authors provide insights into identifying physical environmental features not in compliance with existing regulations, and that may have a negative impact on the physical health and psychological well-being of animals.

About the Author

Edward F. Gibbons, Jr. is Director of the Center for Science and Technology at Briarcliffe College. During the completion of this volume, he was a member of the Department of Psychology at State University of New York at Stony Brook. Everett J. Wyers, Everett Waters, and Emil W. Menzel, Jr. are Professors of Psychology at State University of New York at Stony Brook.