Environmental Enrichment for Captive Animals (UFAW Animal Welfare) (Paperback)

~ (Author) "In 1985, the Congress of the USA passed amendments to the Animal Welfare Act that directed the Animal Plant and Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

Review

"Young's précis of the 'animal rights' viewpoint is one of the best I have read in some time."

"This book deserves to be bought and read by a wide audience. It should be required reading for all undergraduate students intending to carry out research projects involving environmental enrichment."

Animal Welfare

"Scientific and passionate in the promotion of environmental enrichment."

Lab Animal News (US)

"Professor Young effortlessly leads the reader through the important scientific concepts and recognises the human dimension to what happens in practice. He writes with the passion of someone dedicated to improving animals in captivity."

"In short, if you want to learn more about environmental enrichment I do not know of a better place to turn, whatever your background."

Veterinary Times, 2004

Product Description

Environmental enrichment is a simple and effective means of improving animal welfare in any species - companion, farm, laboratory and zoo. For many years, it has been a popular area of research, and has attracted the attention and concerns of animal keepers and carers, animal industry professionals, academics, students and pet owners all over the world.

This book is the first to integrate scientific knowledge and principles to show how environmental enrichment can be used on different types of animal. Filling a major gap, it considers the history of animal keeping, legal issues and ethics, right through to a detailed exploration of whether environmental enrichment actually works, the methods involved, and how to design and manage programmes.

*The first book in a major new animal welfare series *Draws together a large amount of research on different animals *Provides detailed examples and case studies *An invaluable reference tool for all those who work with or study animals in captivity

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Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 1 edition (December 9, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0632064072
• ISBN-13: 978-0632064076
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #264,882 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Environment Enrichment for Captive Animals, April 19, 2009

By	Elizabeth Burrell - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Environment Enrichment for Captive Animals is a great book for pet owners and animal professional alike. Easy to read and well worth the price.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Must have!, February 8, 2007

By	L. A. Dias - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

If you are interested in animal behavior and welfare, this is a must have book. Very straightforward with several practical examples based on consistent scientific knowledge.

5 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, July 3, 2004

By A Customer

This book is great for anyone interested in Enviornmental Enrichment. It is easy to read and very easy to understand. The break down of the chapters is great. I would highly recommend this book to anyone.