Zebrafish are becoming indispensable models in neuroscience and behavioral biology, enabling high-throughput studies on stress, cognition, and social ...

WASHINGTON (WJLA) — Animals at the Smithsonian National Zoo see people around them all the time, and they interact with zookeepers and veterinarians. But in no way are these animals domesticated. In ...

Breeding trios obtained from The Jackson Laboratory were formed by two virgin heterozygous FVB.129P2-Fmr1 tm1Cgr /J (FVB) females with a wild-type male from the FVB.129P2-Pde6b + Tyr c-ch /AntJ strain ...

It is known that negative environmental conditions increase vulnerability to drugs, whereas little is known on whether positive environmental conditions such as enriched environments (EE) have ...

Keeping with the theme of the season, keepers at the Bronx Zoo are using pumpkins as a form of behavioral enrichment to stimulate animals both mentally and physically. Pictures released by the Zoo ...

A combination of diet and lifestyle changes decreases Alzheimer’s-like symptoms in dogs more than either treatment does on its own, a new study shows. The findings show the importance of taking ...

Covering species-typical behavior as well as abnormal/malfunctional behavior and stereotypes observed in mice, rats, hamsters and gerbils, this is an excellent resource for those looking to implement ...

No one ever said you can’t teach an old cat new tricks, in fact, this summer they might be able to learn a thing or two. The team at Look What The Cat Brought In (LWTCBI) will offer a variety of ...

The public got a look at just how zoo keepers at the Idaho Falls Zoo keep animals engaged and active on Sunday. Behavioral enrichment includes things like snacks hidden boxes or piles of hay, or ...

We all love our pets and for those with cats, owners are very aware of their instinctive personalities. Animal Enrichment Specialist Alex Johnson of Purina joined us on The Rhode Show today to explain ...

Environmental enrichment is a tool used to promote the welfare and well‐being of captive animals by encouraging the display of species‐specific behaviors and reducing the stress or boredom induced by ...

Editor’s Note: The Scratching Post is a new column that’s sponsored and written by the staff at NOVA Cat Clinic. Fuzzy mice. Feather wands. Your toes. Are these some of your cat’s favorite toys? These ...