Our energetic mongoose family were very curious about their new feeder, which, in addition to providing plenty of fun, also contributes to the animals’ health by presenting them with new, challenging stimuli. A lot of skill is required to get at the mealworms inside, but with their long claws and slender snouts, the mongooses are perfectly equipped.
“Behavioural enrichment” is an important aspect of modern animal keeping and includes many factors, including habitat design, food dispensing puzzles, the communal housing of different species, social contact, and special toys.
