individuals have fond memories of zoo or aquarium visits‚ circus shows‚ and other entertainment outlets involving captive animals; however‚ the enjoyment of these outlets dissipates rapidly once one looks further behind the scenes of these organizations. Places like SeaWorld‚ Ringling Brother’s Circus‚ and countless zoos across America are notorious for their mistreatment of animals. Throughout the last several decades‚ “organized amusement zones” have become a pivotal source of recreation and leisure
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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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Over the past few years animal captivity has gotten more controversial with new reasons. Orca and dolphin captivity have been connected to the brutal attacks on trainers at animal amusement parks. Everyone has their side and their reasons for animal entertainment. Captivity can be for animals to keep them safe from hunters‚ environmental changes and used for food. Occupytheory.com says “Animals are being hunted down for a lot of reasons including their fur‚ ivory‚ some medical benefits (that aren’t
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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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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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Captivity can Save If you think about it zoos are sometimes the only reason a certain animal exists‚ for example the Red Wolf‚ Karner Blue Butterfly‚ and the California Carner were all saved from extinction by zoos! People love to come see animals at the zoo and with that many they get from customers a portion of it can be used for building habitats for animals close to extinction or high in value for poachers. Although some may argue that being in zoos captivates them but pretty much all the time
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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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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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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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Imagine a world without animals. This is what we are going to be facing if we don’t stop destroying habitat for animals when we build things. That’s why we made zoos so that people could come and ordinarily learn about animals without destroying habitat or going to another country to see them. Although raising animals in captivity makes them lose almost all survival instinct since everything is given to them. It’s still a good idea to have zoos to help endangered animals get back on their feet
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