Introduction A. “In most countries‚ it is possible to visit zoos and see bored animals pacing back and forth in cages‚ with nothing to do but wait for the next meal…” - Peter Singer 1. There are 1‚041 endangered species that zoos are holding 2. Zoos generate $16 billion each year from people viewing caged animals. B. This is the reality almost all zoo animals are facing today. C. Some definitions are: 1. Animal Rights - Rights that people believe animals should have so they are not used for medical
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he’s cool! But to some‚ Billy’s situation is very uncool. In the wild‚ elephants roam as much as 30 miles a day‚ snacking on lush green foliage‚ bathing in water holes and interacting with other elephants in groups of up to 20. At the Los Angeles Zoo‚ Billy has had just under an acre on which to roam (move). Soon‚ however‚ he will share 3.7 acres (about three football fields) with two companions. That’s generous‚ but critics‚ or people who disagree‚ say it’s still not enough space for an elephant
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advantages and disadvantages of keeping animals in zoos On Sunday afternoons in every major city many families go to the zoo with kids. They always have a lot of fun‚ see many rare animals‚ funny monkeys‚ tall giraffes‚ huge elephants and cute koalas. But what is going on with animals? On the one hand‚ animals are safe in zoos‚ which means they cannot be hurt in their cages. Secondly‚ animals have enough food‚ for example‚ they can always eat in a zoo‚ while they may be starving in nature. Furthermore
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Why should zoos not be banned? Why should zoos not be banned? * * 1. We like them. 2. They help protect endangered species. 3. They are a great place for people to gain a firsthand appreciation for the divine beauty of nature? 4. With that appreciation people will be more inclined to care for our beautiful earth. Additional Info: Zoos have research programs that help expand our knowledge about animals‚ especially the endangered species. The information gained by these programs
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A visit to a zoo script Welcome to Hyderabad‚ were you can enjoy a place where various birds‚ animals and reptiles are kept. A zoo does not contain ordinary birds and animals which we usually see in our villages and towns. It contains those birds and animals which we cannot generally see. Most of them live in forests. Some of them are brought from other countries also‚ as they are not found in our country. A visit to a zoo is a pleasure. It is informative and educative too. Zoos are there to be
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A Visit to the Zoo Zoo is a place where all sorts of tame and wild animals are kept. There are birds and beasts which tell us about the flora and fauna of our country as well as foreign countries. It is in this respect a giver of knowledge and information. Delhi zoo is housed in the Purana Kila on the Mathura Road. It has a fine and rare collection of birds and animals from all parts of the world. The zoo is spread over several acres of land. The birds and animals are kept‚ as far as possible
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The Tower of London The Tower of London‚ the oldest fortified palace in Europe‚ was built by William the Conqueror in the late 1000’s. It has served as a fortress‚ prison‚ palace‚ and the final resting-place of many people ("Tower of London" Encarta 1). Its history is full of amazing and horrific stories of life and death. To truly appreciate this magnificent group of structures a look must be taken into its history through it’s architecture‚ uses‚ and those held in the prisons and dungeons
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What I like and dislike about living in London London is the capital city of England. It is located on the banks of the River Thames and it has been a major settlement for two millennia. London is the best city in Europe and it is a leading global city in the world with big‚ tall buildings‚ shops‚ historic landmarks like the Palace of Westminster‚ Natural History Museum‚ Kew Gardens‚ Westminster Abbey‚ Tower Bridge‚ National Galleries‚ libraries‚ Theatres. It also has one of the oldest network
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work? We have chosen to exclude heritage busses‚ Tour busses‚ Long distance busses‚ airport busses‚ cycles‚ walking‚ history of the Taxies in London‚ the specific routes of the transportation service. Buses in London The red London double-decker bus also known as the Route master is kind of a trademark for London. It is a part of the streets of London. It has been there for many years and still is. London’s bus network is extensive‚ with over 6‚800 scheduled services every weekday carrying about
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is in the hands of zoos and conservation programs with captive breeding and releasing. The Henry Doorly Zoo entails the Center for Conservation and Research which has several departments including molecular genetics‚ reproductive physiology‚ plant micro propogation‚ and conservation medicine. Together‚ this work has a global impact to help recover species. While the zoo has captively bred and released just a few species‚ that is not the entire focus of the zoo’s role. The zoo has an immense program
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