Hoboken 2020, geb., Großformat, 353 Seiten, Abb. This book starts with an overview of animal learning theory. It describes the main categories of animal learning styles, considers the diverse natural history of zoo animals; reviews the research undertaken which demonstrates ultimate benefits of learning; and highlights the advantages and disadvantages of the different approaches. It also shows how the direct application of learning theory can be integrated into zoo animal management; discusses how other factors might affect development; and investigates situations and activities from which animals learn. It also explores the theoretical basis that determines whether enrichments are successful.
Autor | MELFI, V.A., DOREY, N.R., WARD, S.J. ed.: |
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Sprache | Englisch |