ABSTRACT Ecological art responds to environmental degradation and often aims to restore ecosystems through arts practice. Some ecological artists devote their practice to motivating people to protect small species, particularly by increasing awareness about the role these creatures play in local ecosystems. In this article, I discuss two South African ecological performance works that encouraged close attention, respect, and care for small species by fostering environmental values. I argue that it is through walking, dialogue, and embodied participation that sensorially engaged participants developed deeper understandings of the fragile relationship between humans and non-human animals. By combining aesthetic and educational components, both animal-endorsing performances encouraged an openness and attentiveness towards the environment in the people who participated in the events.

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远足：与生态艺术同行，培养环境价值

摘要 生态艺术应对环境退化，往往旨在通过艺术实践来恢复生态系统。一些生态艺术家致力于激励人们保护小物种，特别是通过提高对这些生物在当地生态系统中所扮演角色的认识。在本文中，我讨论了两件南非生态表演作品，它们通过培养环境价值来鼓励密切关注、尊重和照顾小物种。我认为，正是通过步行、对话和具体参与，感官参与的参与者对人类与非人类动物之间的脆弱关系有了更深入的了解。通过结合美学和教育元素，