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proper care in zoos?

Zoos are hugely popular attractions

for adults and children alike. But are
they truly bene cial?
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 Are zoos a good thing?

Critics of zoos would argue that animals often su er A good zoo will enable these species to live and breed in a
physically and mentally by being enclosed. Even the best secure environment. In addition, as numbers of some wild
arti cial environments can't come close to matching the species drop, there is an increased danger of populations
space, diversity, and freedom that animals have in their becoming too genetically similar. Breeding programmes
natural habitats. This deprivation causes many zoo animals to provide a safeguard: zoo-bred animals can be released into
become stressed or mentally ill. Capturing animals in the wild the wild to increase genetic diversity.
also causes much su ering by splitting up families. Some
zoos make animals behave unnaturally: for example, marine
parks often force dolphins and whales to perform tricks. However, opponents of zoos say that the vast majority of
These mammals may die decades earlier than their wild captive breeding programmes do not release animals back
relatives, and some even try to commit suicide. into the wild. Surplus animals are sold not only to other zoos
but also to circuses or hunting ranches in the US or South
Africa, where some people are willing to pay a lot of money
On the other hand, by bringing people and animals together, for the chance to kill an animal in a fenced enclosure. Often,
zoos have the potential to educate the public about these animals are familiar with humans and have very little
conservation issues and inspire people to protect animals chance of escaping.
and their habitats. Some zoos provide a safe environment for
animals which have been mistreated in circuses, or pets
So, are zoos good for animals or not? Perhaps it all depends
which have been abandoned. Zoos also carry out important
on how well individual zoos are managed, and the bene ts of
research into subjects like animal behaviour and how to treat
zoos can surely outweigh their harmful e ects. However, it is
illnesses.
understandable that many people believe imprisoning
animals for any reason is simply wrong.
One of the most important modern functions of zoos is
supporting international breeding programmes, particularly
for endangered species. In the wild, some of the rarest
species have di culty in nding mates and breeding, and
they might also be threatened by poachers, loss of their
habitat and predators.
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Modern zoos can o er animals a Endangered animals kept in zoos are

living environment that is as good as less likely to meet a mate and breed.
their natural habitats.

In their natural habitats, animals

One of the reasons zoo animals
su er problems related to human
become distressed is because they
activity.
are separated from their families.

Endangered species often lack

Dolphins and whales usually live
genetic diversity in their population.
longer in zoos than in the wild.

Zoos promote genetic diversity by

People who have visited zoos are
breeding animals and then releasing
more likely to support animal
them back into the wild.
conservation and protection.

If zoos have more animals than they

Zoos protect animals from being used
can look after, they always give them
for scienti c research.
to another zoo or release them back
into the wild.

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cannot come close to an animal's natural
habitat.

Whales and dolphins in zoos are often

made to perform tricks.

Distressed and depressed zoo animals

sometimes try to commit suicide.

Zoos can provide a safe environment for

animals that have been mistreated or
Fill the gaps with the correct abandoned.

word from the text: Zoos carry out important research into how
to treat illnesses.

International breeding programmes are

particularly important for endangered
species.

In the wild, some of the rarest species

have di culty nding a mate.

One criticism of breeding programmes is

that they do not always release animals
back into the wild.
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 Even the best arti cial environments
cannot come close to an animal's natural
habitat.

Whales and dolphins in zoos are often

made to perform tricks.

Distressed and depressed zoo animals

sometimes try to commit suicide.

Zoos can provide a safe environment for

animals that have been mistreated or
abandoned.

Zoos carry out important research into how

to treat illnesses.

International breeding programmes are

particularly important for endangered
species.

In the wild, some of the rarest species

have di culty nding a mate.

One criticism of breeding programmes is

that they do not always release animals
back into the wild.
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 Should the use of circus
animals be banned?

In circuses, animals are made to perform unnatural As with any industry which creates nancial gain,
tricks which no individual would willingly carry out. some people try to defend animal circuses. They say
They must be forced. Initially this is done with the animals are stimulated by training and
violence, then with the promise of food. As a result, performance, but all the evidence and the experts
many circus animals are also underfed to keep them disagree. Defenders of animal circuses also argue that
hungry and eager to please. seeing animals perform is a form of education which
raises awareness and appreciation of wild species.
Elephants are made to stand on one leg and spin in But the truth is very di erent.
circles – often while standing on top of small stools.
These are actions elephants have never been In reality, animal circuses teach nothing. The
observed carrying out in the wild precisely because behaviours we see are completely unnatural and give
they cause long-term damage to the animals’ an entirely false impression of the lives and needs of
physiology. Big cats are popular in the circus, but animals. Seeing animals abused on stage only
many have their teeth and claws removed rendering teaches people that animals are here for human
them harmless to their abusers. entertainment and that we can treat them in any way
we please, regardless of their emotions and needs.
The wild animals commonly abused in circuses are
extremely stressed by circus conditions. The loud
noise of the music, the cheers of the crowd and the
dizzying lights all disorientate and cause stress to
wild animals. Over prolonged periods this can result
in abnormal behaviours and health problems related
to anxiety.
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approximately 96%
of their lives caged
up or chained.
Animal circus Vietnam:
what happens when the show stops?

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Circus animals spend

up to 11 months of
the year traveling in
tiny boxcars.
In your opinion, should animal
testing be prohibited?

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 Top Five Reasons to Stop
Animal Testing

1. It’s unethical. 2. It’s bad science.

It’s unethical to sentence The National Institutes of
100 million thinking, feeling Health reports that 95 out
animals to life in a of every 100 drugs that pass
laboratory cage and animal tests fail in humans.
intentionally cause them
pain, loneliness, and fear.

3. It’s wasteful.

Animal experiments prolong the su ering of humans waiting for

e ective cures because the results mislead experimenters and
squander precious money, time, and other resources that could be
spent on human-relevant research. Animal experiments are so
worthless that up to half of them are never even published.

4. It’s unnecessary. 5. It’s archaic.

The world doesn’t need Forward-thinking scientists

another ridiculous, have developed humane,
taxpayer-funded test on modern, and e ective non-
animals so that a university animal research methods
experimenter can keep that are cheaper, faster,
riding the grant gravy train. and more accurate than
animal tests.
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“The history of cancer research has been a
history of curing cancer in the mouse. We have
cured mice of cancer for decades and it simply
didn't work in humans, we need to acknowledge
the fact that use of animals will not make us
better scientists, but bitter scientists”.

Dr. Richard Klausner Former director of the National Cancer Institute

 7 Ways You Can Help
End Pet Homelessness

1. Adopt, don't shop 3. Don't buy animals as gifts

Animal homelessness is a complex crisis, but While people who give animals as gifts
one of the easiest things to do is to adopt invariably have good intentions, it is unfair to
from a local shelter instead of buying pets give a pet to anyone unless you are certain
from a shop or breeder. Not only are you they are ready for the commitment. Cats and
providing a beautiful pet with a loving new dogs that are given as presents are more likely
home, but you'll also help to reduce the to end up in a shelter as the person receiving
number of homeless animals in the area. the pet isn't often ready for the commitment
that comes with animal ownership.

2. Neuter or spay your pet 4. Think before you welcome a pet into your
family
Animal homelessness can also be solved by
owners having their furry friends spayed or A dog is a big commitment, so think carefully
neutered. One litter can quickly lead to before welcoming one into your family. Some
hundreds, or sometimes thousands, of of the things to ask yourself rst include:
animals if the o spring from the litter goes on
to have kittens or puppies of their own. Are you nancially able to care for your pet,
Without spaying, one female dog and her such as covering vet and food costs?
o spring can produce a whopping 67,000
puppies in just six years, reports have found. Do you have space for a pet?
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 5. Report any homeless pets you see 7. Encourage people to do the same
Coming across a stray animal can be It's important we are all prepared to take on
incredibly upsetting, especially if they have the lifelong commitment of caring for an
been injured or abandoned. If you nd a pet animal, so encourage everyone you know to
that is injured, you should take them to your do the same. Why not ask people to adopt
nearest veterinary surgery as quickly as instead of shop? Or get a group of friends
possible. together to volunteer at your local animal
shelter? Every little really does help.

6. Donate to a charity
If you don't have a pet but still want to help, a
great way to contribute to all the good going
on is to donate to a charity.
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 5 reasons to ban fur

ONE: As much as 95% of fur

comes from animals who are
con ned to cages for their
In the past, animal rights groups entire lives.
protested the wearing of fur by
splashing red paint, symbolizing blood, TWO: Over 100 million animals
on people wearing furs. What are your are brutally killed for their fur
thoughts on this form of activism? every year.

THREE: Fur is less sustainable

Do you think the use of animal fur
than even synthetic faux fur.
should be banned?
FOUR: The animal fur industry
is highly pollutive.

FIVE: Fur production can be

deadly for human workers.
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 Have you ever witnessed an
animal being mistreated?

Do you believe that harming an animal should be

considered a crime? If so, what do you think would
be an appropriate punishment?

Many people are fond of animals, but fewer seem to

value the lives of sh or insects. Why?

Can you think of an example of an animal that

assists people in their work? Do you believe these
animals are happy working in this way?

Are you concerned about how farm animals are kept

and treated? For instance, would you prefer to buy
free-range eggs?
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What are your thoughts on hunting animals? Do you
believe it should be regulated, or is it something that
should be banned altogether?

Some animals are endangered due to illegal

poaching. What are your thoughts on this issue?

Have you ever heard of the phrase 'the law of the

jungle'? What do you think it means?