Play and optimal welfare: Does play indicate the presence of positive affective states?
Play is commonly used to assess affective states in both humans and non-human animals. Play appears to be most common when animals are well-fed and
Play is commonly used to assess affective states in both humans and non-human animals. Play appears to be most common when animals are well-fed and
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