Anthrozoology is the study of human-animal
interaction. It is a modern interdisciplinary and burgeoning field
that overlaps with a number of other disciplines,
including anthropology, ethology,medicine, psychology, veterinary
medicine and zoology. A major focus of anthrozoologic research is the
quantifying of the positive effects of human-animal relationships on either
party and the study of the reality of their interactions
Example areas of study- The interaction and enhancement within captive animal interactions.
- Affective (emotional) or relational bonds between humans and animals
- Human perceptions and beliefs in respect of other animals.
- How some animals fit into human societies.
- How these vary between cultures, and change over times.
- The study of animal domestication: how and why domestic animals evolved from wild species (paleoanthrozoology).
- Captive zoo animal bonds with keepers
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