{"product_id":"second-nature-isbn-9781560983972","title":"Second Nature","description":"Growing recognition of the complexity of animals' physical, social, and psychological lives in the wild has led both zookeepers and the zoo-going public to call for higher environmental standards for animals in captivity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBringing together the work of animal behaviorists, zoo biologists, and psychologists, \u003ci\u003eSecond Nature\u003c\/i\u003e explores a range of innovative strategies for environmental enrichment in laboratories and marine parks, as well as in zoos. From artificial fleeing-prey devices for leopards to irregular feeding schedules for whales, the practices discussed have resulted in healthier, more relaxed animals that can breed more easily and can exert some control over their environments.  Moving beyond the usual studies of primates to consider the requirements of animals as diverse as reptiles, amphibians, marine mammals, small cats, hooved grazers, and bears, contributors argue that whether an animal forages in the wild or plays computer games in captivity, the satisfaction its activity provides—rather than the activity itself—determines the animal's level of physical and psychological well-being.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSecond Nature\u003c\/i\u003e also discusses the ways in which environmental enrichment can help zoo-bred animals develop the stamina and adaptability for survival in the wild, and how it can produce healthier lab animals that yield more valid test results. Providing a theoretical framework for the science of environmental enrichment in a variety of settings, the book renews and extends a humane approach to the keeping and conservation of animals.“An important volume for those concerned with animal care, captive maintenance, and the ethics of issues surrounding the maintenance of animals in artificial environments. . . . [It offers] a fascinating overview of how far the discipline of applied animal behavior has advanced in the last twenty years.”—\u003ci\u003eQuarterly Review of Biology\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“[This] book is . . . the first to provide a theoretical framework for a science of environmental enrichment. This is still a very young science and much remains to be done. But \u003ci\u003eSecond Nature\u003c\/i\u003e provides an informative introduction, as well as offering some pointers to future developments.”—\u003ci\u003eInternational Zoo News\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eSecond Nature\u003c\/i\u003e is a gold mine of information. . . . The editors are leaders in the field and the thirty-eight contributors represent an all-star cast. An excellent book and a must-read.”—\u003ci\u003eBioScience\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This important volume will be of interest to every zoo fan and animal-behavior enthusiast, as well as those concerned with animal welfare.”—\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid J. Shepherdson\u003c\/b\u003e is program scientist at Metro Washington Park Zoo in Portland, Oregon. \u003cb\u003eJill D. Mellen\u003c\/b\u003e is a behavioral scientist at the Walt Disney Animal Program in Orlando, Florida. \u003cb\u003eMichael Hutchins\u003c\/b\u003e is director of conservation and science for the American Zoo and Aquarium Association, based in Bethesda, Maryland.Experts in a variety of fields explore a range of innovative strategies for environmental enrichment for animals in labs, marine parks, and zoos.","brand":"Smithsonian Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46304750436581,"sku":"NP9781560983972","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781560983972.jpg?v=1767736255","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/second-nature-isbn-9781560983972","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}