#30DayZooRes Day 3 | Validated methods of assessing curiosity in individuals & species enables #zooresearch to ask bigger questions about the animals in their care; with @BehaviourBel
More captive curiosity! An evaluation of the novel-object test as a measure of individual differences. This zoo study tested a remarkable array of species: sheep, penguins, lemurs, cockatoos, tortoises & kangaroos
Is curiosity and adaptive trait tied to captive animal welfare? If so, some animals might need to engage in "creative curiosity" to stay healthy. In captive situations (e.g., #zoos), handlers may need to modify habitats to provide opportunities to explore. https://t.co/3QBqkzYX6B