Captive Animal Enrichment
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What is a novel stimulus?

  • A stimulus that is commonly found in the animal's natural habitat
  • A stimulus that has never been experienced by an individual before (correct)
  • A stimulus that has been experienced by an individual before
  • A stimulus that is not important for the animal's well-being

    • What is the importance of rotating scents in enrichment for cats?

  • It limits the number of scents cats are exposed to
  • It prevents habituation to the item (correct)
  • It decreases exploratory behavior in cats
  • It ensures cats only prefer catnip over other scents

    • What is the purpose of enrichment for captive animals?

  • To promote natural behavior (correct)
  • To decrease exploratory behavior in animals
  • To provide an environment that is identical to the animal's natural habitat
  • To limit the animal's natural behavior

    • What is a circadian clock?

    <p>A biological clock that synchronizes an animal's behavior and physiology to consistent and predictable variations in environmental conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is cortisol?

    <p>A hormone produced when an individual experiences stress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the study on captive goldfish stress find?

    <p>Removing the light-dark cycle and feeding at random times caused an increase in goldfish stress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is enrichment?

    <p>A process of adding to an animal's environment to promote natural behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is rooting behavior in pigs?

    <p>A behavior where pigs push their snout into the ground to obtain food and explore their environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to provide enrichment for captive pigs?

    <p>To promote natural behavior and ensure proper welfare</p> Signup and view all the answers

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