Why Do Zoos Keep Animals In Captivity?
Through centuries, zoos have evolved from menageries to modern conservation institutions. Today, when someone mentions zoos, we automatically form an image of an animal stuck in a cage: A very typical thought. Although the main idea of keeping animals in captivity remains the same in most zoos, the purpose has shifted from captivity to conservation. Before, zoos were places to view exotic animals, but today zoos serve a purpose to inform and spread awareness about species in danger. In terms of the future, zoos will remain to keep species within in-situ institutions, as zoos have been evolving to act as a modern ark. Currently zoos are doing a great job at conserving different species and reintroducing endangered species back into the wild. This conservation tactic should remain the same. Zoos
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Although many zoos are working towards ex-situ conservation through in-situ conservation, not enough emphasis is being placed on it. Zoos are knows as the modern ark, which means that this type of conservation will involve the species to be exposed to a controlled environment and climate—ultimately leading it to be less experienced during predation risks or other stressors occurring in the wild. A large problem that surrounds zoos involves climate change. Certain zoos keep animals like polar bear or penguins. These animals require a certain type of climate, making this a problem for conserving the animal in mimicry to the wild. In conclusion, I feel that zoos should work to be less controlling of the natural wild habitat of the animal. If their role is to conserve the species they should mimic their natural habitats as much as possible. In terms of the climate change, I feel that more emphasis should be placed upon ex-situ conservation or to even keep them in countries that have a similar
Although many zoos are working towards ex-situ conservation through in-situ conservation, not enough emphasis is being placed on it. Zoos are knows as the modern ark, which means that this type of conservation will involve the species to be exposed to a controlled environment and climate—ultimately leading it to be less experienced during predation risks or other stressors occurring in the wild. A large problem that surrounds zoos involves climate change. Certain zoos keep animals like polar bear or penguins. These animals require a certain type of climate, making this a problem for conserving the animal in mimicry to the wild. In conclusion, I feel that zoos should work to be less controlling of the natural wild habitat of the animal. If their role is to conserve the species they should mimic their natural habitats as much as possible. In terms of the climate change, I feel that more emphasis should be placed upon ex-situ conservation or to even keep them in countries that have a similar