Bonding with the non-human world: why people feed wildlife in Japan

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Abstract

Feeding wild animals, or esayari, is something of a national pastime in Japan. Open-range monkey parks even market themselves to the public by depicting the hand-feeding of monkeys as the highlight of the visit. This article reflects upon why people practice esayari and what its effects are. In some cases, the feeder feels sorry for the animal, believing that it will starve otherwise. Other times, it seems to be motivated by the relationship it creates with the animal—transformative feeding.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)61-64
Number of pages4
JournalRachel Carson Center Perspectives
Volume3
Issue numberSpecial Issue: Asian Environments
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 01 Aug 2014

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