How do animals respond to the challenges of living in captivity?
Some animals living in captivity may become frustrated and/or bored with their surroundings and respond by:
- Pacing
- Obsessive chewing and licking
- Repetitive vocalizations
- Aggression towards cage-mates or keepers
- Self-mutilation
- Obsession or disinterest in food
- Consuming nonfood items
- Banging themselves against their caging
- Lack of grooming
- Lethargy or apathy
- Hiding
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