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VetBooks.ir mals empowered to use their senses and growth. It is helpful for zoological supervi-
sors, managers, veterinarians, and directors
adaptations to earn a living in similar ways as
their wild counterparts. By demonstrating
behaviour change principles and gain insights
these species‐appropriate behaviours in to improve their knowledge of the science of
exhibits, trainers help people learn more into how to tell an average trainer from an
about the species and its relationship with expert, or artistic trainer. A deeper under-
the natural world. Through demonstrating standing of the skills seen in high‐performing
behaviours (instead of lecturing about behav- trainers will help managers empower their
iours), keepers improve their ability to inspire staff and provide better welfare for the ani-
caring and conservation action in guests mals in their care. Animal welfare in zoologi-
viewing public programmes. cal facilities is directly related to the training
Even though the field of animal training has competencies of animal caregivers.
greatly improved, there is still much room for

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