Zoo Animal Learning and TrainingVicky A. Melfi, Nicole R. Dorey, Samantha J. Ward John Wiley & Sons, 9 mars 2020 - 384 pages Comprehensively explains animal learning theories and current best practices in animal training within zoos This accessible, up-to-date book on animal training in a zoo/aquaria context provides a unified approach to zoo animal learning, bringing together the art and science of animal training. Written by experts in academia and working zoos, it incorporates the latest information from the scientific community along with current best practice, demystifying the complexities of training zoo animals. In doing so, it teaches readers how to effectively train animals and to fully understand the consequences of their actions. Zoo Animal Learning and Training 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.
Zoo Animal Learning and Training is an important book for students, academics and professionals. Suited to senior undergraduate students in zoo biology, veterinary science, and psychology, and for post-graduate students in animal management, behaviour and conservation, as well as zoo biology. It is also beneficial to those working professionally in zoos and aquaria at different levels. |
Table des matières
The Cognitive Abilities of Wild Animals 15 | 15 |
The Ultimate Benefits of Learning | 35 |
Reinforcement vs Punishment | 53 |
Box A1 Animal Vision | 69 |
What Is There to Learn in a Zoo Setting? | 83 |
The Creation of Opportunities for Informal Learning | 101 |
The Art of Active Training | 119 |
Integrating Training into Animal Husbandry | 143 |
Box B9 The Learning Repertoire of Reptiles | 227 |
Box B11 Learning and Cognition in Birds | 235 |
Box B13 The Cognitive Abilities of Fish | 243 |
Making Training Educational for Zoo Visitors | 249 |
Welfare Implications of Zoo Animal Training | 271 |
Training Animals in Captivity or the Wild so They Can Return to the Wild | 289 |
Last but in Fact Most Importantly Health and Safety | 309 |
Box C1 Training Animals in a Group Setting | 327 |
HumanAnimal Interactions as Learning Events | 167 |
Box B1 Elephant Training in Zoos | 183 |
Box B4 Marine Mammal Training | 197 |
Box B6 The Application of Positive Reinforcement Training to Enhance Welfare of Primates | 211 |
Box C2 This Generations Challenge | 333 |
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