The practice of keeping wild animals in zoos and other captivity facilities is a controversial one. While some argue that zoos provide necessary care and protection for endangered species, others point to the poor living conditions and lack of space as evidence that captivity is cruel and inhumane. There is no denying that animals in … Read more
There are pros and cons to keeping captive animals. On one hand, captivity can provide a safe and comfortable home for animals that would otherwise be unable to survive in the wild. For example, zoo animals have access to food and shelter, and they are protected from predators and other dangers. Captive breeding programs can … Read more
The captivity of animals in zoos has been a conflict for some time now. Many people think zoos are a form of cruel and unusual punishment for wild life. Many people believe an animal in captivity is denied its rights to freedom. Others believe it is a way to preserve endangered species while at the … Read more
Have you ever looked at an animal in your local zoo exhibit and wondered if they were truly better off there than if they were in the wild? A growing number of people are beginning to believe that zoo animals are better off than animals who are left in their natural habitat. To thrive means … Read more
As humans inhabit more and more of the earth’s land, some species of wildlife are more likely to be found in captivity than in their natural habitat. But is that a good thing? Keeping animals captive might not be in our best interest. Caging theses animals up for zoo can be compared to imprisonment for … Read more