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Final Comments on Subtopic Three

Humans can have a huge impact on an animal’s life. Whether it be determining how their environments are set up, or having a relationship with them that increases their happiness. Human interaction can play such a large part in increasing animal happiness. If animals are being kept in zoos for human happiness, the least humans can do is make the best out of the animal’s situation.

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‎"The Lion Man" - Shocking Real Story

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Although the lions in this video are considered to be “wild,” the man has a relationship with them and it can be seen that his presence in their lives increases their happiness. I want this video to get across the point that if a zoo animal is being held in captivity for the purpose of human happiness, the least humans can do is try and better the lives of the animals by having some sort of relationship with them, and understanding them.

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How can humans help animals?

1) Laule (2003) mentioned that zookeepers can do things like play, groom, or brush animals to have interactions with the animals.

2) Physically enrich animal’s lives: incorporate natural and artificial toys in habitats to stimulate development and happiness. 

3) Know how to detect when an animal is “feeling down.” Preventing depression and sadness in zoo animals is one of the first steps in making sure their happiness and well being is at a good level. 

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Subtopic Three: How Humans Affect Animals in Captivity

A large aspect of animal well being has to do with humans. Humans determine factors such as when animals are fed, when they receive water, how large their enclosures are, etc. The posts on this subtopic will relate to how zoo keepers can better the lives of animals in captivity.