Environmental enrichment and improving Zoo animals welfare

Potreba za razumijevanjem ponašanja životinja danas sve više raste kako čovjek teži što većoj harmonizaciji odnosa sa životinjama. Bihevioristika je naučna disciplina koja ima sposobnost da svu teoriju o ponašanju životinja prevede u praksu i time smanji konflikt između čovjeka i životinje, kao i da poveća šanse za što bolji zajednički život. Mogućnosti za smanjenje stresa i dosade, učenjem životinje alternativnim vidovima ponašanja uz pomoć tehnika bihevioralne modifikacije, koje joj obezbjeđuju mentalnu stimulaciju i psihičko zdravlje.The need for understanding animal behavior today is growing, as a man weighs towards the harmonization of relationship between himself and the animal. Applied Animal Behavior Science has the ability to take the theory about animal behavior and put it in practical use, in order to reduce conflict between man and the animal, as well as to increase chances of a better life together. Applied Animal Behavior science has a significant impact on the welfare of animals in captivity, providing the ability to reduce stress and boredom by ensuring necessary mental stimulation and teaching the animal an alternative, more adaptable forms of behavior with use od behavior modification protocols