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    Which leads to the realization of the underlying sadism in zoos. The number of animal protection groups are progressively increasing in order to advocate the rights of the animals. The more research that is done‚ the more the negative effects of captivity is apparent. Which is why it is clear that animals should

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    including salmon‚ tuna‚ stingray‚ seals‚ sea lions‚ otters‚ and even the occasional shark. Orcas in captivity do not have that luxury. They are fed a combination of mostly frozen whitefish‚ salmon‚ mackerel‚ and herring. Veterinarians working for parks like SeaWorld also slip vitamins‚ supplements‚ antibiotics‚ and some steroids into the Orca’s food in order to keep their diet balanced. Orcas in captivity are also controlled by food‚ and so is their training. Orca trainers are taught to reinforce the

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    I 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

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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 positive

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    multitude of ways in which a person can be enslaved. Sometimes‚ the captivity comes from a physical source‚ like a prison. Other times‚ it comes from within one’s own mind. Confinement can come‚ too‚ from other people‚ especially loved ones. Barbara Kingsolver’s novel The Poisonwood Bible explores these types of captivity in conjunction with themes of love and betrayal. Adah Price’s disability provides a strong example of physical captivity. She is trapped inside of a body which slants and drags‚ a result

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    It 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

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    “Bonnie Mary Alek!” My Mother screamed from our backyard‚ “come this instinct!” Uh-oh‚ I’m in tremendous trouble I heard my middle and last name‚ but it’s okay. I still didn’t introduce myself to you guys. What poor manners‚ I have. Therefore‚ let’s start with simple information. I am Bonnie Mary Alek‚ sixteen years old‚ now the only child in the Alek family‚ who used to have a brother named Aiden. I am older than him by two years. It all started when I was eight years of age. My uncle took

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    I picked my essay about orca whales in captivity‚ specifically in SeaWorld. I made some researches about that and looked at several documentaries about whales in captivity as well in wild life. I found a very interesting article in Los Angeles Times‚ which I want to analyze. The first SeaWorld Park opened in 1964 orca whales were not popular; they were even hated and also hunted. Half a centaury later people came to SeaWorld and learned about these animals and started to like orca whales‚ which led

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    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 to the existing roadside zoos. Tony the tiger suffers everyday of his

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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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