Sleeping next to a monkey or polar bear like in Pairi Daiza? "Some animals feel watched"

Pairi Daiza's overnight bookings raise questions about animal awareness of human presence. Some animals, especially social species, react to being observed, while others are indifferent. Behavioral ecologist Hans Van Dyck explains that animals can change their behavior based on human observation, with individual differences affecting their responses. Research shows that humans can be perceived as greater threats than natural predators. While many animals adapt to human presence, the ethical implications of constant observation remain a societal concern.