Choice and control

Resilience has become a prominent topic in zoo and aquarium welfare science, and for good reason. For those working with animals under managed care, it's clear that it’s not just the current welfare state that matters but also how animals cope with challenges over time. This also means the animals need to be given challenges to overcome, which must be carefully designed. This blog explores what resilience means, how it aligns and differs with welfare, and how to build and me