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Summary

Meeting captive animals' basic needs goes beyond food and shelter, requiring environments that foster thriving. Providing opportunities for a balanced diet, self-maintenance, health, species-specific behaviors, and control is crucial for animal welfare.

Keywords:

Behavior Behavioral health Mental health Positive reinforcement training Welfare

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Area of Science:

Animal Welfare Science
Veterinary Medicine
Zoology

Background:

Compromised health and welfare in captive animals stem from unmet basic needs, including physical and psychological stressors.
Basic needs encompass more than sustenance and shelter, extending to environmental enrichment for thriving.

Purpose of the Study:

To define the essential components of environments that enable captive animals to thrive.
To highlight the importance of proactive planning and knowledge in captive animal care.

Main Methods:

Literature review and synthesis of existing research on captive animal welfare.
Categorization of thriving opportunities based on scientific literature.

Main Results:

Thriving opportunities include a well-balanced diet, self-maintenance, optimal health, species-specific behavior expression, and choice/control.
These factors are critical for mitigating stressors and improving captive animal well-being.

Conclusions:

Creating environments where captive animals can thrive requires a holistic approach beyond basic provisions.
Adequate planning and scientific knowledge are paramount for enhancing captive animal health and welfare.