evolved from menageries to modern conservation institutions. Today‚ when someone mentions zoos‚ we automatically form an image of an animal stuck in a cage: A very typical thought. Although the main idea of keeping animals in captivity remains the same in most zoos‚ the purpose has shifted from captivity to conservation. Before‚ zoos were places to view exotic animals‚ but today zoos serve a purpose to inform and spread awareness about species in danger. In terms of the future‚ zoos will remain to
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So let’s say that you were an orca or a dolphin and you were held in captivity against your will by another human being‚ How would you feel about this situation? Well‚ in the case of many unfortunate aquatic mammals in marine parks and zoos around the world‚ most of these magnificent animals are held captive in tanks with no room to roam around‚ or have to deal with being alone‚ which can trigger stress and aggression. Over the years since the 1960s‚ the first marine mammals were put into display
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believe that keeping animals in captivity is wrong. Keeping them in cages will cause them to feel isolated‚ because no matter what‚ one can’t copy their environment. An animal would have 18‚000 times less space in zoos than in the wild. A few feel that it would be educational for us‚ and safer for them. However‚ research shows that animals are prepared for what’s out there for them‚ and it also shows the best way for us to learn is by watching them in their natural habitat. Animals are used for food;
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thousands of animals are captured from their habitats‚ and are forced to adapt to an entirely new life; a life where they may have to live inside a cage‚ in a tank‚ or surrounded by walls so different from their native homes. Millions of people every year pay to see‚ pet‚ and take pictures of unhappy animals. There are over 10‚000 zoos in the world where animals of every kind are confined and displayed to the public‚ similar to paintings in art museums. Animals should not be kept in captivity because
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The captivity of animals in zoos has been a conflict for some time now. Many people think zoos are a form of cruel and unusual punishment for wild life. Many people believe an animal in captivity is denied its rights to freedom. Others believe it is a way to preserve endangered species while at the same time educational for the public. There are pros and cons to both sides‚ however‚ the use of zoos is not a necessary evil and should in fact be retired. There are many pros when it comes to zoos
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conjecture over whether captivity is good or bad for wild animals. Many people consider it will bring negative impacts for wild animal to live in captivity. Others believe wild animals should be taken captive for both environmental and physical. I faced this controversial essay topic and fell into much contemplation. It’s undeniable that most animal zoos or such organizations really have relevant knowledge‚ offer suitable environments and rescue animals from danger. It seems animals can live safely and
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Angelique Sheeerin October 20‚ 2014 Animal Captivity Industry slaughters more than 2 billion animals each year in the world. The reason as to why putting animals into captivity and using their skin as clothing is wrong is because more than four million wild animals are trapped and killed each year in the United States. Another reason as to why it is wrong because most of the time‚ the clothing made does not look good. Every year cows‚ pigs‚ sheep‚ goats‚ foxes‚ rabbits‚ raccoons
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individuals have fond memories of zoo or aquarium visits‚ circus shows‚ and other entertainment outlets involving captive animals; however‚ the enjoyment of these outlets dissipates rapidly once one looks further behind the scenes of these organizations. Places like SeaWorld‚ Ringling Brother’s Circus‚ and countless zoos across America are notorious for their mistreatment of animals. Throughout the last several decades‚ “organized amusement zones” have become a pivotal source of recreation and leisure
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is clear that animals in captivity aren’t the most delighted. It turns out that while zoos have people believing that the animal is contented‚they are not. Animals suffer mentally‚physically‚and emotionally. This being claimed‚the captivity of animals should be abolished. Animals are better observed and learned from in the wild. A lion is better observed hunting and roaring than in captivity as a disheartened prisoner. Not only should the captivity of animals be banned‚but an animal is better examined
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However‚ it is quite the opposite‚ and living in captivity can cause stress and severe emotional damage. A prime example of the effects captivity has on animals‚ is the shocking facts regarding elephants. Quite surprisingly‚ it has been proven that elephants in zoos fare much more poorly than those that live in the wild. It is the common belief that life in zoos is much safer due to the fact that food is provided and there are no predators‚ whereas animals in the wild have to fend for themselves. However
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