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ambassador animal en · NOUN
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A tame nondomestic animal, usually from a zoo or wildlife centre, that is used to educate the public about its species, or conservation in general.
Cici , a 46-year-old Sulphurcrested Cockatoo […] participated in a parrot encounter program for approximately 30 years. Cici currently continues his role as an ambassador animal, while his training has evolved to meet current choice and control welfare standards as outlined by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA).
2022 March 14, American Association of Zoo Keepers, Animal Keepers' Forum, volume 49, number 3, page 74:
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charismatic megafauna