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Figure 8.4 Greater one‐horned rhinoceros Rhinoceros unicornis trained to accept transrectal ultrasound for
reproductive monitoring. Source: Denver Zoo.
Figure 8.5 Training of smaller species, keeper target training two Asian small‐clawed otters Aonyx cinereus
simultaneously. Source: Denver Zoo.
their programme but did not feel one was of long as it doesn’t change the fence’s integrity.
lesser importance. There might also be crea There are also many other animal facility
tive ways to use the space that exists in your ‘hacks’ to facilitate animal training.
facility by opening up areas of a chain link The smaller animals in our collections
fence and working through door panels, as should not be forgotten (Figure 8.5). These
