A Guide to Managing Zoo Animal Welfare av Jason (University of California Davis CA USA) Watters, Bethany L. (Executive Editor of Zoo Biology San Franc

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<p><b>Comprehensive reference detailing behavioral assessment techniques, behavioral approaches, and practical tools for animal welfare across different species</b><p><i>A Guide to Managing Zoo Animal Welfare</i> delivers a step-by-step guide to behavioral assessment approaches, techniques, and tools for animal welfare with an emphasis on animals living in zoos and aquaria. The authors develop a unique ¿balance-based¿ approach that can be used to assess and enhance the welfare of a diverse range of species. Backed by extensive scientific literature, this book also provides foundational context to help readers to understand why the authors give these recommendations and guidelines. <p>This book is divided into three sections. Section I details background concepts and goals, discussing the animal mind through neuroscience, psychology, and behavior, even questioning wild animal behavior''s validity as a template for captive animal behavior. Section II details the core behavioral Needs of