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Washing Line Feeder
A vertical maze constructed from plumbing pipe, submerged underwater, containing a gelatin ball reward. This IdeaBox item is perfect for scientific research on dolphins’ cognitive abilities!
A paper has been published on how bottlenose dolphins learned this maze: see if you have access here or get in contact if you'd like a copy or to collaborate with Dr. Fay!
Clark, F. E., Davies, S. L., Madigan, A. W., Warner, A. J., & Kuczaj, S. A. (2013). Cognitive enrichment for bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus): Evaluation of a novel underwater maze device. Zoo Biology, 32(6), 608-619.
Credit: Dr. Fay Clark
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enrichment categories
Primary
Cognitive
secondary
Social & Physical habitat
Off-session challenges
Cooperative task-solving & Underwater structures
Instructions
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safety
1. Do not leave this device unattended, especially if using ropes to attach to the pool side.
2. The metal hardware will eventually rust in salt water, and should be checked often.
3. If the maze is open-ended or unsealed, an edible gelatin ball should be used (see below). If the maze is sealed, a small rubber ball can be used instead.
QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?
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