Behavioral Enrichment as a Culture for Dealing with Captive Animals

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Industrial Design Department - Faculty of applied arts - Helwan University – Egypt

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Animals in captivity include circus animals, zoo animals, animals in wildlife reserves, farm animals, and pets that are raised in homes, as they are confined and removed from their natural environments. People keep these animals (pets) for various reasons, such as their beauty, striking colors, for security purposes, or for the educational benefits they provide to children, among other reasons. Pets offer their owners (or "guardians") physical and emotional benefits. For example, walking a dog exercises both the person and the dog, providing them with fresh air and social interaction. Additionally, pets are capable of providing psychological, health, and social support to their owners and can strengthen family bonds. Examples of such pets include dogs, cats, hamsters, various birds, and others.



Despite the differences in appearance and type, animals are living beings capable of forming bonds with humans. For these bonds to be built on a solid foundation, specific methods known as behavioral enrichment must be followed. These methods simulate the animal's natural environment, encouraging its natural behavior to prevent frustration or boredom and provide the animal with a sense of familiarity and psychological comfort.

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Journal of Heritage and Design

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Available Online from 05 September 2024

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