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  • Marine Mammal Behavior
  • Zoological Husbandry

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  • Choice is vital for animal welfare in zoos, yet empirical methods for animals to express choice are scarce.
  • Limited research exists on practical ways zoo animals can actively communicate preferences.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and detail a novel "You Choose" procedure for zoo animals to communicate choices.
  • To provide a framework for implementing choice-driven training and enrichment in zoological settings.

Main Methods:

  • Developed and implemented a "You Choose" procedure allowing pinnipeds and dolphins to select outcomes autonomously.
  • Applied the procedure for selecting training rewards and enrichment items.
  • Detailed the training process for animals to utilize the choice procedure.

Main Results:

  • The "You Choose" procedure successfully enabled multiple pinniped species and dolphins to communicate choices.
  • The method was effective in both training reward selection and enrichment item choice scenarios.
  • Training protocols for the "You Choose" procedure were documented.

Conclusions:

  • The "You Choose" procedure supports animal welfare by allowing active choice communication.
  • This method provides an adaptable framework for choice-based practices with various zoo species.
  • Suggests future research on the quantitative impact of choice on animal welfare using measurable manipulations.