Cetaceans are long-lived, social species that are valued as ambassadors inspiring the
public to engage in conservation action. Under professional care, they are critical partners …

Simple Summary Marine mammal welfare research of professionally managed species has
primarily focused on enrichment, habitat usage, and activity, as well as the impacts of human …

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 …

Accredited zoos and aquariums continually strive to ensure high levels of animal welfare for
the animals under their professional care. Best management practices include conducting …

High-resolution non-invasive cetacean tagging systems can be used to investigate the
influence of habitat characteristics and management factors on behavior by quantifying …

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) …

Simple Summary Dolphins are among the most popular animals in zoos and aquariums
around the world. Recently, however, a paper suggested that environments for dolphins in …

Simple Summary Over the past several decades, the attention paid to the physical needs of
marine mammals in zoos and aquariums has led to steady improvements in their physical …

Simple Summary Creative or novel behaviors in bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus)
can be indicators of flexible thinking and problem solving. Twelve bottlenose dolphins (five …

Environmental enrichment can be used to improve the welfare of dolphins in zoos and
aquariums. Bottlenose dolphins under professional care are typically provided with a range …