Introduction

Most domesticated animals will normally be no threat or danger to the person that handles them. When handled inappropriately, some animals will tend to behave defensively and pose a threat or danger to their handler.

As it is impossible to expect anyone learner to know everything about all animals and their behaviour, this module will allow learners to select the specie(s) (types of animals) of their choice and concentrate on them, however, some general principles in handling animals need to be upheld. This material will therefore only cover the generic aspects of animal behaviour. As a learner, you will be encouraged to bring any specialized knowledge you have acquired to the classroom to share with other learners.

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