Forage Mat
Type
Food-Based
Animals
Best for primates of all sizes
Food extraction
Object Manipulation
Behaviors
Oral Manipulation
Why We Like It
This is a super easy one to prepare. Have volunteers make stacks of these and put them in the freezer for ready-to-go enrichment!
Materials
Astroturf
Durable scissors or a serrated knife to cut pieces
How to Make It
Cut a piece of astroturf to your desired size
Smear food into astroturf (optional: freeze)
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