mixed species exhibits Flashcards

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What is a mixed species exhibit

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Enclosure where two or more different species haven’t eh possibility to share the same space at the same time together

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Advantages of it

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maximises the use of available spaces
- increase activity levels of animals
- species will interact
- educates visitors
- saves keeper time
- represents the natural habitat

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Disadvantages of it

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  • potential fro negative interactions between species
  • difficult to make the enclosure suitable for all species
  • may cause stress to animals
  • increased risk of disease spread
  • hard to monitor food intake of all species
  • hard for keepers to clean and manage
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