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Abstract：
Given the growing number of events involving exotic animals, it is crucial to prioritize the well-being of the animals involved. This study aims to evaluate the quality of animal presentation at a selected fair in Poland and assess the level of animal welfare evident in the exhibition boxes, contributing to the ongoing dialogue on this important issue. The evaluators used a five-point Likert scale and a Yes/No system to analyze the living conditions during the fair, including the size of containers, presence of substrate, and environmental enrichment. They also assessed the occurrence of visual abnormal postures and behaviors to gauge the overall level of welfare. To ensure the reliability and consistency of the data and minimize potential bias, each evaluator repeated the rating process three times, with a three-week interval between each session. An average value was then calculated for each aspect. A total of 818 animals were present at the fair, with 688 being reptiles (84.11%) and 130 being amphibians (15.89%). This study revealed that the provision of substrate scored higher for reptiles compared to amphibians, while the size of containers for amphibians received higher ratings than those for reptiles. Visual abnormalities in posture and behavior were more common in reptiles than in amphibians. Display containers for snakes received the lowest ratings and showed more visual abnormalities in posture and behavior, raising concerns about their welfare. Despite the presence of environmental enrichment, the overall level of animal welfare was assessed as being medium/low. Pearson\'s correlation coefficient indicated good reliability among the evaluators during the assessment process, with most assessments showing values > 0.8. Despite existing regulations for exhibitors, neglect remains prevalent. These findings highlight the potential negative impact of animal exposure at fairs on animal welfare. Display containers were often inadequately sized for the animals, particularly for snakes, chameleons, monitor lizards, and salamanders.
摘要：
鉴于涉及外来动物的事件越来越多，至关重要的是要优先考虑动物的福祉。本研究旨在评估波兰选定博览会的动物展示质量，并评估展览箱中明显的动物福利水平，促进正在进行的关于这一重要问题的对话。评估人员使用五点李克特量表和“是/否”系统来分析博览会期间的生活条件，包括容器的大小，底物的存在，和环境富集。他们还评估了视觉异常姿势和行为的发生，以衡量整体福利水平。为了确保数据的可靠性和一致性，并最大程度地减少潜在的偏差，每个评估者重复评级过程三次，每次会议之间有三周的间隔。然后计算每个方面的平均值。共有818只动物出席博览会,爬行动物688只（84.11%），两栖动物130只（15.89%）。这项研究表明，与两栖动物相比，爬行动物提供的基质得分更高，而两栖动物的容器的大小比爬行动物的容器获得更高的评级。爬行动物的姿势和行为视觉异常比两栖动物更为常见。展示蛇的容器获得了最低的评级，并且在姿势和行为上显示出更多的视觉异常，引起人们对他们福利的担忧。尽管存在环境富集，动物福利的总体水平被评估为中/低。皮尔逊的相关系数表明评估人员在评估过程中具有良好的可靠性，大多数评估显示值>0.8。尽管对参展商有现行规定，忽视仍然普遍存在。这些发现强调了在博览会上动物暴露对动物福利的潜在负面影响。展示容器的大小通常不适合动物，尤其是蛇,变色龙,监控蜥蜴,和sal。
