Animal Captivity in Zoos Over the past couple of years there has been a controversial topic about zoos. According to Animal Facts, “Many individuals are against animals living in captivity and being “paraded” in front of people for monetary gain. Others believe, for many animals, captivity is the only way their species will survive extinction.” Some people are for captivity and some are against. There are many reasons why people don’t like animals in captivity. A lot of scientist say that captivity can be bad for animals. They will never see their actual habitat, their natural behaviors change, and they can even get stressed out. The animals often have depression and some zoos give them tranquilizers or antidepressants to control their
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Many say that it can help and prevent endangered species. Zoos have saved plenty of endangered animals over the years. With the endangered species safe in the zoos they can reproduce and eventually become invulnerable. “Animals are being hunted down pretty much for existing, and zoos are keeping them safe against hunters and other types of malicious people.” Occupy Theory states. Zoos also help animals stay alive. There are a lot of animal hunters in the world and zoos can protect and keep them safe.
Zoos are also very educational. Schools all over the world take their classes to zoos and learn more about animals. What better way to learn about animals than going to the zoo. “A connection with the real thing is even more important for us urbanites, who find ourselves increasingly severed from contact with nature.” Clearing Magazine says. Zoos help the kids stay in tune with lesson. If you are just lecturing, a few kids are going to zone out but if you are at the zoo the kids are going to pay attention and be active.
Many people have different perspectives on this topic. A lot of people think zoos are a wonderful thing, other people think zoos are
Many say that it can help and prevent endangered species. Zoos have saved plenty of endangered animals over the years. With the endangered species safe in the zoos they can reproduce and eventually become invulnerable. “Animals are being hunted down pretty much for existing, and zoos are keeping them safe against hunters and other types of malicious people.” Occupy Theory states. Zoos also help animals stay alive. There are a lot of animal hunters in the world and zoos can protect and keep them safe.
Zoos are also very educational. Schools all over the world take their classes to zoos and learn more about animals. What better way to learn about animals than going to the zoo. “A connection with the real thing is even more important for us urbanites, who find ourselves increasingly severed from contact with nature.” Clearing Magazine says. Zoos help the kids stay in tune with lesson. If you are just lecturing, a few kids are going to zone out but if you are at the zoo the kids are going to pay attention and be active.
Many people have different perspectives on this topic. A lot of people think zoos are a wonderful thing, other people think zoos are