Abstract “Cognitive enrichment” is a subset of enrichment that has gained interest from
researchers over the past decade, particularly those working in zoos. This review explores …

Marine mammals include cetaceans, pinnipeds, sirenians, sea otters and polar bears, many
of which are charismatic and popular species commonly kept under human care in zoos and …

Nonhuman animal welfare science is the scientific study of the welfare state of animals that
attempts to make inferences about how animals feel from their behavior, endocrine function …

Anticipatory behaviour describes the actions taken to prepare for an upcoming event.
Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in captivity are known to display anticipatory …

Simple Summary Cognitive foraging enrichment is not commonly provided to dolphins in
zoos, and research with other species suggests the potential for significant welfare benefits …

Application of environmental enrichment, as a means to successfully decrease undesired
behaviors (eg, stereotypic) and improve animal welfare, has been documented in a variety …

Key Words: animal-based measures, animal welfare, bottlenose dolphins, Tursiops
truncatus, The welfare of a range of terrestrial animals can marine mammals, welfare …

Providing access to cognitive tasks, such as puzzle feeders, holds promise as enrichment
strategy to enhance the welfare of captive animals. Despite the substantial number of teleost …

The way an animal uses its habitat can serve as an indicator of habitat appropriateness for
the species and individuals. Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus and Tursiops aduncus) …

For many mammalian and avian species, it has been proposed that cognitive enrichment,
such as puzzle feeders, can improve welfare in captive conditions. A well‐established …