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NALT Concept Space
U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Fields of Study
  2. behavior
  3. animal behavior
  4. environmental enrichment
  1. Fields of Study
  2. animal science
  3. zoology
  4. animal behavior
  5. environmental enrichment
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. animal science
  3. zoology
  4. animal behavior
  5. environmental enrichment
  1. Fields of Study
  2. animal science
  3. animal husbandry
  4. animal care
  5. environmental enrichment
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. animal science
  3. animal husbandry
  4. animal care
  5. environmental enrichment

Preferred term

environmental enrichment

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information Modification of the physical environment of animals, especially those in captivity, for the purpose of meeting behavioral needs and improving well-being.

    Source: NAL Thesaurus Staff

    Type: Concept definition

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Synonyms

  • behavioral enrichment
  • environmental enhancement

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/9057

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