動物訓練應用在動物園管理可以更有效減少動物的緊迫,尤其在進行醫療行為的時候,人類跟動物也會比較安全。
想想如果鱷魚被訓練制約「停住」,哪天真的有人不小心掉進鱷魚池,是不是可以擺出「侏儸紀世界」那個經典POSE等待救援呢XD
GATOR-AID
At Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, the keepers aid their gators by teaching them a “station” or “come to place” cue with positive reinforcement. From a physical health standpoint, this gives the keepers the opportunity to visually examine the well-being of willing reptilian partners. From a behavioral health standpoint, this gives the animals the opportunity to use their behavior to control a valued resource, in this instance food. Empowered animals, those who control valued resources with their behavior, tend to be bolder, more exploratory, and calmer even in stressful situations. This wonderful approach gives new meaning to the word Gatorade. The game changers: Thea, Nichole, and Kayla