Are We Wrong About Natural Behaviours In Herpetoculture? (Video Essay)
Expression of natural behaviours to most, is a key part of animal welfare. But what if we are wrong about that? What if that isnt the thing to be focusing on? In herpetoculture many argue over the topic of natural behaviours, well heres a take.
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0:00 The Four Whys
1:00 What is natural behaviour?
1:45 Tinbergen’s Whys –
Development and Causation
4:50 What Animals Value
11:42 Rewards, Punishments and Welfare
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Hello, my name is Liam, I am first and foremost a fanatic reptile enthusiast, I have a bachelor’s degree in animal management, this is where my interest in research stems from. My mission with this channel is to investigate herpetological husbandry with a scientific mindset and champion an evidence-based approach to reptilian husbandry, centred around animal welfare science.
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