There is a very common myth that taking an animal’s food or toys away while they are enjoying them, will teach the animal to allow anyone to come up and take things from them. This “technique” at best, is usually viewed as an annoyance to the animal, but at worst it can trigger or create …
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Stimulate Them!
Animal enrichment promotes naturalistic behaviors that stimulate the mind and increases physical activity. It reduces stress and therefore promotes overall health by increasing an animal's perception of control over their environment and by occupying their time. While working for a decade as an Enrichment Coordinator for various animal sections at the Audubon Zoo, I learned that …
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