スミソニアン国立動物園さんのインスタグラム写真 - (スミソニアン国立動物園Instagram)「🦙🥕 “We examine our animals’ health on a regular basis and look for certain characteristics that help us determine how they are feeling. Are their eyes bright and clear? Do they have any nasal discharge? Is their personality consistent with how they normally act, or is it “off” a bit? I do positive reinforcement training sessions with our alpacas, Orion and Cirrus. I will give them a cue to put their nose up to my nose and ask them to 'target.' If they do this behavior, I reward them with a treat. In this photo, their treats are carrot slices. If they choose not to participate in the training, they are free to walk away. Because of the nature of this training, I have to be on my toes and aware of their movements at all times. To build a trusting relationship with them, we practice the “target” behavior on a daily basis.” – John “JT” Taylor, animal keeper, Kids’ Farm」8月15日 22時07分