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The authors conclude with five, non-mutually exclusive processes or
mechanisms in which welfare benefits can arise: (1) some motivations are
sated quickly by interaction with resources, yet still have large welfare
benefits; (2) active interaction may just be a way to achieve a goal or solve
a problem, without being beneficial for welfare in itself; (3) having
opportunities for choice and control may be inherently beneficial, even
when not acted on; (4) some enclosure features meet social needs for
structure, landmarks, and blocked sightlines; and (5) some stimuli may be
preferred because they signalled good environments to an animal's
ancestors. Incorporating these concepts should expand the scope of
behaviours and subjective experiences that are targeted, to now include
those that involve little active interaction and yet are still important for
good welfare. Overall, this study highlights the importance of achieving
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Decker, S. Lavery, J.M., Mason, G.J. (2023). Don’t use it? Don’t lose it! Why
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Additional references countries and the development of regional zoo keeper
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Cooper, J.J., Mason, G.J. (2000). Increasing Costs of Access to Resources Cause
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Dias, J.E.; Ellis, C.; Smith, T.E.; Hosie, C.A.; Tapley, B.; Michaels, C.J.
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