Course MF2064-2 Training and Environmental Enrichment in Wild Animals

- Develop and define environmental enrichment programs so that animal welfare improves. – Describe enrichment programs for the zoological collection of a center, adjusting them to each animal species. – Describe the quantity, type and location of enrichment elements according to social characteristics of species and that improve their performance. – Analyze material resources defined in enrichment programs. – Apply enrichment programs that improve animal management and well-being, following established procedures for each species. – List tools and enrichment elements, selecting the appropriate ones according to the behavioral characteristics of each species. – Point out possible deficiencies in the enrichment elements that could cause injuries to the animals. – Explain established protocols for cleaning and disinfecting enrichment elements that avoid health risks to animals. – Describe modifications in the use of enrichment programs that improve their quality and performance. - Apply routine management techniques for wild animals that facilitate their care and well-being following protocols and standards for the prevention of occupational risks. - Explain routine action protocols for the management of wild animals that allow them to habituate to their caregiver to facilitate supervision, surveillance and care. - Identify the dangers involved in handling animals of certain species with which all direct physical contact with the animals or their secretions should be avoided. - Specify frequency of application of management methods according to species and specific condition of the animal. - Name types of behavior that can be reinforced to improve the monitoring and control of animals. - Analyze animal behavior, pointing out parameters that allow assessing the desensitization obtained, indicating possible improvement measures. - Identify specific situations that require modifications to be made in animal handling techniques. - Apply operant conditioning techniques that facilitate the management and veterinary care of wild animals following protocols and standards for the prevention of occupational risks. - Describe protocols for the application of operant conditioning techniques that should be used according to species so that greater efficiency, safety and well-being of the animals is obtained. - Specify types of exercises that facilitate veterinary care. - Explain animal training methods following operant conditioning techniques. - Describe training techniques that avoid stress to the animal during handling.