In the wild a bear spends most of its time foraging, while lions or tigers hunt for the prey. FOUR PAWS strives to encourage this natural activity in the sanctuaries as much as possible through implementing species-specific feeding strategies. For example, bear caretakers distribute and hide large parts of the daily diet inside the enclosures to keep the animals occupied. The intelligence and skills of our animals are stimulated and challenged by applying various feeding enrichment methods, such as puzzle feeders that require patience and problem-solving skills to get access to the food. New tools and techniques are constantly being developed. All our animals in the FOUR PAWS sanctuaries receive a balanced diet that is as close as possible to their natural diet. According to the age and state of health status, the season as well as individual preferences, we create feeding plans for each of our animals.