Ngan Khanh Tran

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Animal welfare (part 3): Enrichment

Conservation & WelfareAugust 7, 2026125Views 0Likes 0Comments

Animal welfare is a critical factor in evaluating the quality of life for animals in captive environments. Utilizing the Five Domains model, specifically the Environment and Nutrition domains, facilities and keepers can improve enclosures based on quantitative data and design principles. However, in practice, many spacious enclosures equipped with pools and greenery still see animals…

Animal welfare (part 2): Stereotypic behaviour

Conservation & WelfareAugust 7, 2026157Views 0Likes 0Comments

An increasing number of videos featuring captive wildlife are being shared on social media, many of which depict animals performing strange, repetitive movements such as swaying their entire bodies, shaking their heads, or walking in circles. Comments on these posts often express amusement, with viewers suggesting the animals are "dancing" or acting "funny". These videos…

Understanding animal welfare (part 1)

Conservation & WelfareAugust 7, 2026128Views 1Like 0Comments

Whenever you visit a zoo, wildlife sanctuary, or safari park or watch videos of wild animals under human care, have you ever wondered how to assess the animals’ physical condition, behavior, or the quality of the environments in which they live? Have you ever wondered how wildlife professionals working in zoos, safari parks, and conservation…