ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Animals on television

Have you ever watched a TV show or a movie with animals in it? Well, sometimes those animals are real, and sometimes they are not. When they are not real, they use things called "special effects" or "animatronics" to make them move and look like they are alive. It's kind of like a puppet, but it's more high-tech.

When animals are used in movies or TV shows, they have special trainers who help them do whatever they need to do in the show. For example, if they need to run or jump or even talk (like in some cartoons), the trainers work with the animals to make sure they do it safely and without being hurt.

Animals in shows are also treated well and are taken care of by their handlers. They are given good food and water, and they get to rest when they need to. Some animals get to go home after filming is done, but some stay with their handlers all the time.

Overall, animals on TV are there to entertain us, but they are also important and deserve to be treated kindly and with respect.
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