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Features The Unexpected Benefits of TrainingWe frequently discuss the benefits of training and the advantages of focusing on positive reinforcement, but I have long believed that training does far more than we sometimes realize. Positive reinforcement training expands an animal's repertoire, makes them better problem solvers, increases their resilience to change and, dare I say it, boosts their intelligence.  Animal Welfare and Assessment Standards for Marine AnimalsTo minimize disagreements regarding animal welfare, defining what does not constitute animal welfare is equally important to welfare assessments. Welfare is not the same as animal care. Animal care can be defined as what we provide and do for the animals. | IMATA Business |
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Spotlight The Unexpected Benefits of Training
We frequently discuss the benefits of training and the advantages of focusing on positive reinforcement, but I have long believed that training does far more than we sometimes realize. Positive reinforcement training expands an animal's repertoire, makes them better problem solvers, increases their resilience to change and, dare I say it, boosts their intelligence. More  Animal Welfare and Assessment Standards for Marine Animals
To minimize disagreements regarding animal welfare, defining what does not constitute animal welfare is equally important to welfare assessments. Welfare is not the same as animal care. Animal care can be defined as what we provide and do for the animals. More  Election Results for the Board of Directors
Results from our recent Board of Directors election for President Elect, Treasurer and 3rd Vice President. More  IMATA Research & Conservation Fund Update
The Research and Conservation Committee is pleased to put out some great news for the start of 2021!
The IMATA board with the recommendation of the Research and Conservation Committee have approved a research grant that will be distributed to the North Carolina Zoo for their project entitled “Horned Puffin Study” ... More » More  Conservation Briefs
Rice's Whale – The Long-Term Success of Dolphin Rescues – Sea Levels May Be Rising Faster Than We Think More  What's Up Doc?
Talking Hemp, with Dr. Jo: What is CBD-derived hemp, and is it legal? What is the endocannabinoid system (ECS), and what is CBD’s mechanism of action in the body? Since we now understand that serotonin plays a major role in the brain-gut axis, when animals are in a disease state, what serological values should we monitor and what vitamins should we supplement if there is a deficiency? What animals have been studied to have an ECS, and are there any zoo or marine animals being administered a hemp extract? More |
Animal Facts Harbor SealScientific name: Phoca vitulina Green Conservation Toxic ChemicalsDioxin can contaminate air, soil and water and enters the human food supply by bioaccumulating in the fat of fish, seabirds and mammals as it travels up the food chain. (“EPA Links Dioxin To Cancer: Risk Estimate Raised Tenfold”) |
