General Information

THE FOLLOWING SECTION IS CRIBBED DIRECTLY FROM THE AAZK ENRICHMENT NOTEBOOK (FOR 1996 ???)

ENRICHMENT HAZARDS: When designing, installing and implementing any enrichment item always keep in mind and follow your institutions' policy regarding enrichment. To avoid animal enrichment hazards it is recommended you consider the following questions:

1. Can they get caught in it?
2. Can it be used as a weapon?
3. Can an animal be cut or otherwise injured by it?
4. Can it fall on a cage mate?
5. Can it cause gut impaction?
6. Can they get hung up on it (particularly a youngster)?
7. Can they get trapped in it?
8. Can it destroy an exhibit?

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Last update 29-Aug-1998 by DBS.