The Curious Case of the Lonely Giraffe

Enrichment Program:

4. The Environment is Medicine

The most expensive drug in the world won’t fix a behavioral problem caused by a bad environment. This is the core of Environmental Enrichment.

One of the main focuses of their research was to understand the complex communication system of the capuchin monkeys. Dr. Rodriguez and her team had observed that the monkeys used a variety of vocalizations, body language, and even facial expressions to convey information and coordinate their behavior.

• "Animal Behavior" by Robert M. Nesse
• "Veterinary Medicine: A Textbook of the Principles and Practice of Veterinary Medicine" by Robert W. Kirk

Brennan, E. J., et al. (2016). Environmental enrichment and stress in zoo animals. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science, 19(3), 253-265.