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Cognitive science research has investigated the experiences of animals in captivity
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Multiple studies demonstrate that cognitive science research actively investigates the behavioral and cognitive experiences, needs, and welfare of various animals in captivity.

Evidence for · 5
Farm Animal Cognition—Linking Behavior, Welfare and Ethics
2019 · cited by 121
This review highlights how cognitive research investigates farm animal perception, needs, and capacities in captive environments.
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The claim states that cognitive science research has investigated the experiences of animals in captivity. Papers [0], [1], [2], [5], and [7] directly discuss and review cognitive research involving captive animals (such as farm livestock, fish, and other vertebrates), examining how captivity affects their cognitive abilities, behavioral needs, and welfare. There are no papers refuting this claim, and the retrieved evidence robustly supports it.

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The endangered brain: actively preserving ex-situ animal behaviour and cognition will benefit in-situ conservation
2023 · cited by 21
The paper reviews how captivity and environmental conditions affect the brain, cognition, and behavior of vertebrates.
Rethinking Poultry Welfare—Integrating Behavioral Science and Digital Innovations for Enhanced Animal Well-Being
2025 · cited by 18
This study evaluates avian cognition, emotional states, and sensory perception to improve welfare in intensive farming.
Differential captivity and experiential conditions and its impact on the behaviour and cognition of Picasso triggerfish (Rhinecanthus aculeatus).
2026 · cited by 1
This research compares cognitive and behavioral performance between long-term captive and newly caught fish to understand the impacts of captivity conditions.
Animal Cognition and Animal Welfare: A Review
2025 · cited by 1
This review examines how cognitive processes and mental capabilities influence farm animal welfare and adaptation to surroundings in captivity.
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judged → SUPPORTED · 8804 Aug 2026
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