Behavioral Effects of Food-Based and Olfactory Enrichment in Zoo-Housed Binturongs: An Exploratory Study

Environmental enrichment is essential for promoting species-specific behaviors and enhancing the welfare of zoo-housed animals. This study examined the behavioral responses of two juvenile male binturongs (<i>Arctictis binturong</i>) at the Minnesota Zoo to three enrichment stimuli: lave...

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Published in:	Journal of Zoological and Botanical Gardens
Main Authors:	Courtney Archer, Joselyn Hoyt, Emma Loy, Emma Marthaler, Abigail Richardson, Katie Hall, Madison Bacon, Rielle Perttu
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2025-07-01
Subjects:	animal husbandry binturong behavior enrichment foraging behavior olfactory enrichment zoo animal welfare
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2673-5636/6/3/38