Which types of animals are mandated by Animal Welfare Regulations to have access to environmental enrichment?

The requirement for environmental enrichment as stipulated by Animal Welfare Regulations applies specifically to dogs and non-human primates. This regulation aims to enhance the well-being of these animals by providing them with opportunities to engage in natural behaviors, reduce stress, and improve their overall quality of life.

Environmental enrichment can include various stimuli such as toys, social interactions, and habitat complexity that are tailored to the specific needs of these species. For dogs, this could involve providing more opportunities for physical exercise or mental stimulation through training and play. For non-human primates, enrichment may involve social groupings, diverse objects for manipulation, and obstacles to navigate, mimicking challenges they would face in the wild.

The other options do not encompass the broad scope of the regulation. While birds and rodents and other mammals may also benefit from environmental enrichment, the specific regulatory mandate for access to such enrichment is focused on dogs and non-human primates, reflecting the emphasis on those species within research and laboratory settings according to current guidelines.