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Figure B4.1 Choice can be given to marine mammals in captivity; in this instance the animals had learned that
they could have a choice between two different objects of activities, which were represented by different
photos. Source: Sabrina Brando.
Figure B4.2 Training programmes can be set‐up whereby the animal chooses which reinforcer it will receive
after the successful performance of a behaviour. In this photograph the dolphin is choosing between two
different ‘buoys’. Source: Sabrina Brando.
Training Logistics
involved can be trained using protected‐
Some individual animals and/or species such contact techniques. For example, Steller sea
as Steller sealions (Eumetopias jubatus) and lions could be trained using a partially open
polar bears (Ursus maritimus) can be dan- board (see Figure B4.3) that the animal can
gerous, and so for the safety of all those back onto when providing a blood sample
