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In this program hosts, Melody and Jeff team up to explore the occupation of one of the most famous animal trainers in the world: Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circuss own Mark Gebel. They watch as Mark works with ferocious tigers and crafty elephants.
Subjects Covered Include: What is the most important thing to do to train wild animals? What is it like to work for a circus? How does one become an animal trainer? Are elephants smart? Do elephants remember a lot? What is positive reinforcement? What type of person makes a good animal trainer? Is being an animal trainer dangerous? Do circus performers travel a lot? How does one get an education while working with a circus? What tools do you use to train animals? What happens to animals after they are too old to perform at the circus?
Copyright: | 2003 |
CC: | Yes |
Marc Records: | No |
Language: | English & Spanish |
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Media Format: | DVD |
Minutes: | 24 |