Tag: widllife
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What Is Animal Enrichment and Why Is It So Important?

Enrichment consists of activities captive animals can partake in that stimulate them mentally, socially, and physically. So, what are the five main forms or enrichment and what impact do they have on the lives of wildlife? And how is Frost Fund taking action to help enrich the lives of wildlife? It is no secret that…
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How Dogs and Farmers in South Africa Are Saving Big Cats [Around the World]
![How Dogs and Farmers in South Africa Are Saving Big Cats [Around the World]](https://frostfund.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/dsc_0120.jpg?w=1024)
Written for South Africa’s Cheetah Outreach Trust in coordination with the Australia Zoo Wildlife Warrior program. This piece explains how farmers are using a specific breed of dog to mitigate for and prevent livestock predation and predator retaliation in South Africa.
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Zoos and Stress [Research]
![Zoos and Stress [Research]](https://frostfund.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/pea.jpg?w=1024)
Despite how natural to the human eye wildlife enclosures may appear – there are often various unnatural stimuli animals in captivity must combat with. These stimuli create various stress induced responses within the animals that are harmful to their happiness and well-being.
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Hope for the Predators [Research]
![Hope for the Predators [Research]](https://frostfund.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_5232.jpg?w=1024)
What do you think of when you hear the word, carnivore? For many people, visions of snarling teeth, danger, and fear often arise. However, take a moment to ask yourself why do you feel these emotions (or any others that you do). Where do your feelings come from? Have you ever even actually seen one…
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The Truth in Our Night Skies [Research]
![The Truth in Our Night Skies [Research]](https://frostfund.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_7581.jpg?w=1024)
The Sky is dark at night, right? Well, yes – but just how dark should it be and how dare are we making it? Have a look at how man-made light can impact more than just our ability to see the stars.