three main methods to help me achieve the answer to my investigation – is it right to keep animals captive? The most significant method I used was the axiological approach. My project required me to analyse the values of people in regards to animal rights and whether we should keep animals in captivity. Therefore‚ I had to weigh up the pros and cons of zoos‚ wildlife parks and circuses to see if animal captivity is immoral. Researching into the pros and cons of this issue also allowed me to question
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Ever since animal captivity began in the 1860’s and 70’s‚ there have been many animals being captured into captivity. Today there is an estimate of over 7‚500 captive animals in entertainment facilities. The most common animals that you will find in captivity are exotic animals and marine animals. Some people who constantly view these animals are entertained by their “funny or silly” actions‚ and they think that they know a lot about that animal. Other people may think that zoos can be fun and educational
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consider zoos a safe haven for animals. Visitors are told that all animals are provided proper health care and feel content with their environment. The truth is‚ most people aren’t aware that many of the animals suffer from ‘human mental health issues’. Zoo animals aren’t benefiting from zoos‚ in fact‚ it’s just the opposite. Through our research‚ we’ve found‚ “An Oxford University study based on four decades of observing animals in captivity and in the wild found that animals such as polar bears‚ lions
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being killed off once you are no longer useful. This is what many in zoos and amusement parks animals go through constantly. Animals should only be in the wild or sanctuaries because zoos and amusement parks are not fit habitats for such amazing creatures. These artificial habitats are causing beautiful animals to act neurotically; neurotic behaviors are bringing physical and emotional harm both to the animals‚ and the people working with them. Animal’s well-being needs to come first above everything
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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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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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recently‚ animal captivity has become an extremely controversial topic. Whether it be a zoo‚ aquarium‚ or safari park‚ these establishments are all constantly scrutinized for keeping animals from their natural habitats. Although many don’t realize that captivity is a large benefit to animals and humans alike. While a negative light looms over this topic‚ many tend to forget about the valuable information gained from being able to study animals up close. More people should view animal captivity as a
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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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The issue of keeping animals in captivity has been brought into focus recently. Some people claimed animals have the right to choose to live in their natural habitats‚ but others think some animals do better in the zoos. Overall‚ it is important to look as both sides of the argument. Supporters of zoos would argue that there are many advantages to keeping animals in captivity. One of the most important of these is that there are some endangered species are protected in the zoos. Like Giant Panda
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Humans are on the very top of the food chain‚ they have the supremecy over everything and anything‚ including wild animals. Wildlife that will never be in their natural habitat‚ and live their entire life in an artificial enclosure. Where they live out their lives in fear‚ and with all eyes on them (Carnivores in Captivity.) Many activists try to shut down zoos‚ and find any evidence of cruelty they possibly can to do so. Although the activists are unsuccessful‚ the attention needs to be diverted
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