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This study investigates the enrichment preferences of goldfish (Carassius auratus) by comparing their behavior in the presence of real and artificial plants. Goldfish showed a strong preference for planted areas, spending 90% of their time there, but did not distinguish between real and artificial plants. The research introduces a novel motivational testing method using water currents to assess the effort fish are willing to exert for access to enrichment, revealing insights into their welfare needs in capt

Author
Locklear
Language
EN