Zoos today focus on conservation efforts, including breeding programs for endangered species and habitat preservation, while also educating the public about wildlife.

The core affect space model helps us understand how to create a safe and pleasant environment for animals, focusing on reducing negative emotions and providing stimulation.

The relationship between humans and domesticated animals can be optimized through evidence-based protocols that enhance their mental and physical health.

Understanding how animals perceive threats is crucial, as well-intentioned human interactions can be perceived as predatory by animals, leading to fear or avoidance behaviors.

We often show more compassion to animals than to each other, despite being fundamentally similar beings.

The concept of dominance in animal behavior should be understood through the lens of resource access rather than human sociological definitions, which can lead to misunderstandings in pet care. When a dog moves into your space quickly, it may see itself as the leader in the relationship, but this interpretation can be contentious as we often lack the language to understand animal behavior accurately.

If we could clone a mammoth, I would support it, but many believe it's unethical because the mammoth wouldn't be in its natural habitat.

We realized that as a company promoting community living, we needed to foster positive relationships with cities rather than adopt a confrontational stance.

Animals, including cats and dogs, need to express their natural behaviors to avoid developing problem behaviors, which can arise from boredom or lack of stimulation.