Knowledge about animals can be gained through research conducted in naturalistic settings as well in captive settings such as zoos, sanctuaries, and laboratories. The type of knowledge that can be gained in these different settings also varies because of the limitations inherent to each setting. For example, observational research conducted in naturalistic settings provides information about the species’ behavior in its natural habitat, while similar research in zoos, sanctuaries, and laboratories contributes to our understanding of the core cognitive or learning processes that give rise to the same behavior, although it may be differently manifested in captive settings. Gaining a deeper scientific understanding of a species’ behavioral and cognitive abilities including their underlying biological bases, developmental processes, and social influences often requires a controlled environment – an environment that allows for a systematic assessment of different factors on specific...
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Panicker, S. (2017). Laboratory Research. In: Vonk, J., Shackelford, T. (eds) Encyclopedia of Animal Cognition and Behavior. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-47829-6_1051-1
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