A common question directed to training staff from guests visiting marine mammal facilities is, "Do the animals recognize you?" Of course, as trainers we all hope this to be true, especially as significant contributors to their lives. However, can our animals tell us apart? How do we know this to be true?
Who Am I? Trainer recognition through behavioral association with South American sea lions (Otaria flavescens) and Pacific bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus)
Training Birds of Prey: From Jesses to Complete Free Choice
The main objective of Landgoed Hoenderdaell is to ensure the wellbeing of its animals, and the historical bird of prey show no longer achieved this objective. Neither did the way the birds were housed. This is why a new plan was developed for the birds’ housing and for the show.