{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"ZSL #051 From Habitat to Husbandry: Evidence-based animal care","description":"Modern zoos play a critical role in global conservation, but supporting wildlife under human care goes far beyond habitat design. Hear how ZSL\u2019s experts use science, behavioural insight and veterinary care to help animals thrive and support species on the brink of extinction. From ensuring penguins can express their natural behaviours, to delivering tailored veterinary care to supports lions\u2019 long-term health and welfare, this episode of Wild Science shines a light on the dedication and expertise within ZSL\u2019s Evidence-based Animal Care Team and beyond. Overview 00:13&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; Harriet McAra, Host of Wild Science, Episode introduction 01:05&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;Jim Mackie, Animal Behaviour Management Officer, ZSL A history of animal enrichment in zoos, recorded at London Zoo\u2019s Penguin Beach 06:57&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;How zoo animal welfare can contribute to wild species recovery, recorded in the Blackburn Pavilion 20:16&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; Training for health checks and veterinary care, recorded in the Land of the Lions 39:22&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; Thank you and outro Resources  If there\u2019s a topic you\u2019d like to hear on a future podcast, or if you\u2019d like to share your thoughts, email the ZSL Wild Science Podcast at:&amp;nbsp;wild.science@zsl.org Check out our science and conservation work at:&amp;nbsp;www.zsl.org\/Science&amp;nbsp;or&amp;nbsp;www.zsl.org\/conservation Jim Mackie: https:\/\/www.zsl.org\/about-zsl\/our-people\/jim-mackie&amp;nbsp; The Science of Saving Species:  https:\/\/www.zsl.org\/news-and-events\/events\/science-saving-species&amp;nbsp; Lion feeding enrichment example: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=-Hqrweox2UA&amp;amp;t=290&amp;nbsp;  Get in touch&amp;nbsp;  Email&amp;nbsp;wild.science@zsl.org&amp;nbsp;with your questions, comments, and thoughts for future episodes! Find us @ZSLScience on X or @zslofficial.bsky.social on BlueSky and use the hashtag #ZSLWildScience Follow us on Facebook @ZSLScienceAndConservation  ","author_name":"ZSL Wild Science Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/www.zsl.org\/zsl-wild-science-podcast","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40935240\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/200977735"}