PAPERS & PRESENTATIONS
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This is a listing of papers that have either been published or presented at professional conferences worldwide.

Duplication of these papers or any part of these papers is prohibited without the express written consent of Natural Encounters, Inc.

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The Shape of Things to Come

Topic: Training Strategies

Author: Cari Clements

Date of Publication: 2010

To Jess or Not To Jess, That is the Question

Topic: Bird of Prey Management Strategies

Author: Steve Martin

Date of Publication: 2010

Protocol for Training Select Individuals from a Large Group of Socially Housed Anubis Baboons

Topic: Training Individual Animals in Socially Housed Groups

Author: Rebecca Bearman

Date of Publication: 2010

Spotlight Species - Martial Eagle (Polemaetus bellicosus) (Page 1 | Page 2)

Topic: Species Information - from Spring 2010 issue of the International Association of Avian Trainers and Educators' publication, The Flyer

Author: Scot Mangum

Date of Publication: 2010

Making Time for Fun (Page 1 | Page 2)

Topic: Enrichment - from Fall 2009 issue of the International Association of Avian Trainers and Educators' publication, The Flyer

Author: Megan McConnell

Date of Publication: 2010

The SECRET of Training Birds
Topic: IAATE 2009 Conference - Cincinnati, OH
Author: Steve Martin
Date of Publication: 2009


Passing the Torch
Topic: Key Note Address - International Congress of ZooKeepers 2006
Author: Steve Martin
Date of Publication: 2006

The Art of Training
Topic: Training Animals
Author: Steve Martin
Date of Publication: 2006

The Games People Play
Topic: Training Games
Authors: Angi Millwood and Michelle Skurski
Date of Publication: 2006

Little Time Expenditure, Big Time Success
Topic: Training Strategies
Author: Angi Millwood
Date of Publication: 2005

But What Does it Look Like?
Topic: Using Observable Phenomena to Interpret Behavior
and Solve Training Challenges
Author: Emily Insalaco
Date of Publication: 2005

Ridin' The Storm Out
Topic: Hurricane Charley
Authors: Angi Millwood and DonnaSue Evans
Date of Publication: 2005

Sandboxes: They're for the birds
Topic: Hadada ibis enrichment
Author: Jessie Binder
Date of Publication: 2005

Telemetry Mounting Techniques in a Show Setting
Topic: Telemetry Mounts
Author: Ryan VanZant
Date of Publication: 2005

It's About Relationships
Topic: Relationships Between Animal & Trainer
Author: Steve Martin
Date of Publication: 2005

Training Animals: The Art of Science
Topic: Training Animals
Authors: Steve Martin, Natural Encounters, Inc.
S.G. Friedman, Ph.D, Utah State University,
Date of Publication: 2004

What's In It For Me?
Topic: Animal’s Perspective
Author: Steve Martin
Date of Publications: 2004

Squirt's Great Adventure!
Topic: Southern Ground Hornbills Ungrounded
Author: Cari Clements
Date of Publication:  2004

The Mouse Went Down The Hole

Psychological Appetite: Nature's Training Tool
Topic: Diets
Author: Cassie Malina

Co-Author: Steve Martin
Date of Publication: 2003

To Fly Or Not To Fly...That Is The Question
Topic: Free Flight Companion Parrots
Author: Steve Martin
Date of Publication: 2002

Oh, The Abuse
Topic: What is Parrot Abuse?
Author: Steve Martin
Date of Publication: 2002

The Anatomy Of Parrot Behavior
Topic: Bird Behavior
Author: Steve Martin
Date of Publication: 2002

Biting, It's Not For The Birds
Topic: Parrots Biting
Author: Steve Martin
Date of Publication: 2002

Understanding Parrot Behavior, Naturally
Topic: Bird Behavior
Author: Steve Martin
Date of Publication: 2001

Height Dominance
Topic: Height Dominance in Companion Birds
Author: Steve Martin
Date of Publication: 2001

Getting in Touch with Their Feelings: Developing Sensitivity to Bird Behavior
Topic: Bird Behavior
Author: Barbara Heidenreich
Date of Publication: 2001

The Value of Shows
Topic: Benefits of Animal Shows
Author: Steve Martin
Date of Publication: 2000

The Power of One
Topic: Conservation Success
Author: Barbara Heidenreich
Date of Publication: 2000

Enrichment: What Is It And Why Should You Want It?
Topic: Enrichment
Author: Steve Martin
Date of Publication:  1999

Interpreting And Influencing Animal Behavior: An Essential Keeper's Tool
Topic:  Animal Behavior
Author: Cassie Malina
Date of Publication: 1999

Public Animal Programs And Their Role As Affective
Forms of Conservation Education

Topic: Conservation Education
Author: Steve Martin
Date of Publication: 1998

Training: A Critical Component Of Enrichment Programs
Topic: Training & Enrichment
Author: Steve Martin
Date of Publication:  1997

Things That Make You Go "Hmm"
Topic: Bird Behavior
Author: Steve Martin
Date of Publication: