As a researcher, you learn as much as you
can about a species before you narrow down your study to a
specific topic. In the Observer section, you learned about
primates. In this section, you can either continue your research
on primates or you can learn more about an animal in your
community. You can then narrow down your research on a specific
animal or behavior.
A responsible researcher studying captive
animals makes every effort to improve the lives of the animals.
Enrichment activities are designed to increase the mental
and physical engagement of animals through food, social, object,
theme, and structural activity. Here are some ways that you
can help primates in captivity or animals in your community: