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SUNCATCHER MIRROR/DISCO BALL
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 Applicable
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| · | Birds  
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| · | Mammals
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| Appearance: |
Artificial |
| Description: |
Disco ball placed on the outside of the enclosure so as to catch and create subtle, random, moving spots of light projected throughout the enclosure. Can promote exposure to novel stimuli, curiosity, chasing, stalking, etc. |
| Materials: |
Commercially available disco balls can be purchased in various sizes. Can also be constructed w/ 1"x1" craft mirrored mosiac tiles that are glued on a styrofoam ball, plastic tumbler, etc. |
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N/A |
| Dimensions: |
N/A |
| Cost: |
$1-$10 |
| Safety
Concerns: |
Mirrors should be secure to prevent falling into animal exhibit. Should also monitor stress and flight responses. |
| Comments: |
This is especially popular with our penguins who are notorious for chasing projected spots of light. |
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| Evaluation
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Peer review |
| References: |
Taylor Edwards
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
The Shape of Enrichment Vol. 4, No. 2 May 1995 |
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