Should animals stay in their natural habitat as opposed to zoos? This controversial topic has been debated for years. Many argue that keeping animals in cages is unethical and could lead to diverse problems for the animals. On the other hand‚ there are many benefits for not only the animals who live in zoos but also for humans as well. For example‚ zoos help educate society on the various species on the planet. They also offer a better home for endangered animals‚ sick‚ and abused animals. In
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Animals being used as entertainment‚ cruel or not? Every year 6 to 8 million dogs and cats enter shelters‚ and 3 to 4 million shelter dogs and cats are killed. A case involving quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons‚ Michael Vick‚ in 2007 made national news when he was indicted of running a dog fighting ring. After the judge convicted him‚ he served 23 months in jail for cruelty to animals. America needs to realize that the use of animals for entertainment is wrong‚ and causes animals to suffer.
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importance Of Zoos Conservation through Education Daniel Dickerson Oklahoma State University Abstract In my research paper “The Importance of Zoos: Conservation Through Education‚” I take a look at the way zoos are aiding in the conservation of wildlife‚ by educating the public. I give examples from my on experiences as well as from zoo employees. I also use an array of online sources including‚ but not limited to‚ peer reviewed articles. I look into the why zoos are teaching conservation
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Should We Keep Animals in Zoos? The Animal Welfare Act establishes that all UK zoo enclosures must provide “sufficient space to allow each animal to make normal posture and social adjustments”. Is this enough for e welfare of every captive animal? I am going to look at both sides considering whether or not we should keep animals in zoos? One of the main problems with zoos is the lack of space in the enclosure. Zoos cannot provide the area of space that an animal has in the wild‚ especially not
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one of us has grown up with fond childhood memories of visiting the local zoo amongst family and friends. After all‚ where else can one see animals from all over the world in one place? In the midst of all the fun and enjoyment we have all experienced from zoos‚ we have failed to take into account the life of the things that we are so excited about seeing there – the animals. Each and every day‚ the animals enclosed in zoos for human entertainment are exposed to abuse‚ cruelty‚ and most importantly
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Zoos‚ a place where endangered species are taken into thrive and start a new life. Every year thousands of different animals are brought into zoos. Although many people today view zoos as prisons for animals‚ the reality is‚ zoos create a habitat for animals that in the wild could go days without eating‚ but in zoos are kept healthy and strong all year and animals that could be extinct in the wild‚ are still existent in zoos today. Just like everything else‚ there are some who agree‚ and some
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Are Zoos Ethical? Imagine pacing nearly the entire day‚ hugging the walls of a cramped living space. Envision going back and forth‚ back and forth‚ and repeating. This is neither a life of pleasure nor excitement. Unfortunately‚ this is what some animals at John Ball Zoo‚ such as the tapir‚ do daily. Although zoos are very important for animals’ health‚ protection‚ and nutrition‚ John Ball Zoo is too small for them. Zoos are very important to the health of many animals. With zookeepers carefully
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Robert Redford’s article‚ “Protect our WIld Horses”‚ Redford uses ethos and statistics to construct and argument regarding the protection of wild horses and why congress should do a better job at protecting them. Redford appeals to the reader’s sense of ethics by stating that “ any infringement on [a horse’s] legally protected right to live is an assault on American principals.” Redford uses states this to make the reader feel as if the mistreatment of wild horses was breaking the constitution
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Animals are Our Lives “Clearly‚ animals know more than we think‚ and think a great deal more than we know.” - Irene M. Pepperberg. I agree with this quote because I believe that animals help humans more than we give them credit for. Many animals are service animals or just companions. Short‚ tall‚ or small‚ animals are an important part of making humans who we are today. To begin with‚ animals can save peoples lives in some situations. For example‚ in the chapter‚ “Dogs Make Us Humans” from the
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Animal testing is cruel and inhumane. Common animals used in research labs are rats and mice. Animals are subjected to experiments that deal with drug testing‚ disease infection‚ maiming‚ and some painful invasive procedures. There are fairly high casualty rates before the studies are concluded and many animals are disposed off after the study is completed because they are no longer of use. Common lab procedures that require extensive training are anesthetization‚ intubation and euthanasia. However
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