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Two pink pigs stand in muddy water, rooting around with their noses touching.
  • animal behavior, learned behaviors, positive reinforcement

Behavior 101 For Animal Sanctuaries

This resource is intended to be valuable for anyone caring for residents who wishes to better understand their behavioral motivations, wants, and needs while
Two pink pigs stand in muddy water, rooting around with their noses touching.
  • animal behavior, learned behaviors, positive reinforcement

Behavior 101 For Animal Sanctuaries

This resource is intended to be valuable for anyone caring for residents who wishes to better understand their behavioral motivations, wants, and needs while keeping everyone safe and content.
A brownish cavy (guinea pig) sticks their nose out of a wooden hut.
  • CCAS|compassionate animal studies|research|science|studies, living spaces, visual barriers

Science For Sanctuaries: Visual Barriers

How does the presence of visual barriers and hiding places affect residents? How can it help improve their care?
A brownish cavy (guinea pig) sticks their nose out of a wooden hut.
  • CCAS|compassionate animal studies|research|science|studies, living spaces, visual barriers

Science For Sanctuaries: Visual Barriers

How does the presence of visual barriers and hiding places affect residents? How can it help improve their care?
An image of a black, orange and grey Oscar fish swimming in a planted tank.
  • additional species, Care Of Fishes, Compassionate Fish Care

An Introduction To The Care Of Fishes For Your Animal Sanctuary

To learn all about the compassionate care of fishes from a sanctuary lens, check out this introductory resource!
An image of a black, orange and grey Oscar fish swimming in a planted tank.
  • additional species, Care Of Fishes, Compassionate Fish Care

An Introduction To The Care Of Fishes For Your Animal Sanctuary

To learn all about the compassionate care of fishes from a sanctuary lens, check out this introductory resource!
  • cow care, facility maintenance, habitat cleaning

Cow Living Space Cleaning And Maintenance

A brief overview of cleaning and maintenance for cow living spaces!
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  • cow care, facility maintenance, habitat cleaning

Cow Living Space Cleaning And Maintenance

A brief overview of cleaning and maintenance for cow living spaces!
A photo of a bison facing the camera. They are dark brown and have soft eyes and a cute nose. There are trees behind them and they are standing in a field.
  • additional species, bison, buffalo

Introductory Care Considerations For Bison

While this resource isn’t an exhaustive guide for caring for bison residents, it provides a starting point for learning about bison care for rescues
A photo of a bison facing the camera. They are dark brown and have soft eyes and a cute nose. There are trees behind them and they are standing in a field.
  • additional species, bison, buffalo

Introductory Care Considerations For Bison

While this resource isn’t an exhaustive guide for caring for bison residents, it provides a starting point for learning about bison care for rescues and sanctuaries.

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