Zoochosis
Animal Science
Oliver Ferguson
- Grade:
- 7
- Teacher:
- Kateri Raglow
This project examines how living conditions influence animal behavior by analyzing observable behavioral differences between members of the same species in captive environments and in the wild.
What a thoughtful and compassionate project! You noticed something important, that animals in captivity sometimes act differently than they would in the wild, and you decided to investigate. Spending hours at the zoo carefully observing four species and then researching their wild counterparts shows real dedication. Your observations about the pacing wild dogs, the staring vulture, and the timid lemurs are powerful. You connected what you saw to bigger questions about animal welfare, conservation, and what zoos owe the creatures in their care. Your project reminds us that science isn’t just about data, it’s also about empathy and asking whether we can do better for the animals we share our world with. Beautiful work!
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