In my opinion I do not have a strong position of this point but if I
have to say something about this topic I could say that I disagree that zoos
are a good way if saving endangered species.
Firstly we should ask ourselves this question: Zoos, amusement or
prison? Going to a zoo is a very funny experience because you can see a huge
breed animal in only one place, from
zebras or tigers to sharks, monkeys or elephants. Even there are certain
species that they are endangered such as Bengal tigers. But I think that it is
not the best protection option. Zoos does not protect them from extinction;
they just conserve zoo animals until they die. And there are many zoos that
have their animals in terrible conditions. Imagine the psychological aspect of
the animal: staying all its life into four walls! I know that zoos cannot
recreate exactly animal’s habitat but when I visit any zoos I always have this
urge to unlock the cages of the animals.
From my point of view many animals in the zoos do not need to be in
captivity. Worth it having these animals in cages just for entertainment? If we
really want to save them we have to regard the idea of protecting their natural
habitats.
In zoos there are animals from all over the world, and different places
have different temperatures and can affect any animal’s conditions. Most common
symptoms are pacing, circling, stress, loneliness and so on.
Captive breeding may allow future generations the chance to experience
some of the world’s most endangered animals, but if people can only see these
animals in artificial exhibits, like zoos, then what are we achieving?
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