This episode Kyle Banton-Jones, Wild Enrichment, discusses the importance of focusing on the individual vs the group or species in regards to behavioral husbandry. This episode was recorded in collaboration with Kyle's podcast and is a compliment to episode 53 of the Wild Enrichment Podcast, so be sure to check out here: https://wildenrichment.podbean.com In continuation from that episode, Kyle talks about the evolution of enrichment and advancing behavioral husbandry of under-represented species. Additionally, Kyle discusses an article that he wrote, "Behavioral Husbandry for the Individual", and gives considerations for focusing on both the species/group while also ensuring that individual animal's needs are met. Stay tuned in for Kyle's "Training Tale" about how a macaw gave him a lightbulb moment about communicating with animals while training . For questions or suggestions about the podcast email [email protected] and to reach Kyle email [email protected] or contact any of Wild Enrichment's social channels. To learn more about Wild Enrichment, read the article that this episode discusses, and utilize their resources visit: https://wildenrichment.com Let's talk some training!

6:00 Introduction to Kyle Banton-Jones and Wild Enrichment 

10:50 How the word “enrichment” has evolved and changed 

13:45 Advancing behavioral husbandry in “under-represented” species

20:20 Behavioral Husbandry for the Individual 

23:45 Considerations from the viewpoint of the species

28:40 Considerations from the viewpoint of the individual  

31:45 Providing opportunities for the group while also providing opportunities for the individual 

34:15 Focusing on one individual’s enrichment goals within a group 

38:10 The importance of applicable data collection 

39:30 “Training Tales”