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 same time educational for the public. There are pros and cons to both sides‚ however‚ the use of zoos is not a necessary evil and should in fact be retired. There are many pros when it comes to zoos
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to put on shows to entertain others with little to no rewards. You have no friends and family to relax with and no spouse to mate with. Who are you? You’re an average Killer Whale taken into captivity and forced to perform for others at Amusement Parks. Killer whales that are held in captivity have many negative impacts on their lives. When they are not in the wild their majestic dorsal fins can collapse‚ their death rate increases‚ and the chances of a trainer being hurt is escalated.
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WHY I THINK SEAWORLD SHOULD CLOSE DOWN Seaworld may seem like a great‚happy‚ and fun place. When you actually get to go and interact with the Sea animals you might get a chance to swim with the dolphins or touch the small sharks and stingray. The first Seaworld was called Sealand. The aquarium opened in 1969‚ housing an orca named Haida which had been captured in 1968‚ then they started to buy Orcas from other countries and have the shipped to Sealand. The first dozen Orcas dies on the way to Sealand
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Name dugong or sea cow Local Name duyong or baboy dagat Description: The dugong is one of the 24 species of marine mammals present in the Philippine waters. The dugong is the only representative of the order Sirenia to be found in the country. It is a truly unique aquatic animal‚ being the only herbivorous mammal whose preferred habitat is the sea. Like people and other mammals‚ the dugong is warm-blooded‚ has hairs‚ breathes air and the mother suckles their young. It has been noted that stories
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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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0.4 parts per million is what has been set as the safe level of mercury level consumption for marine foods‚ this level has been set by The Japanese Ministry of Health‚ Labour and Welfare (Tibbetts 1). Mercury flows into bodies of water on a daily basis‚ the bacteria in water then converts the basic mercury to methylmercury (Trust). Soon after “bioaccumulation”
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Large animals in captivity is wrong because they are not being treated and cared for properly‚the animals or the trainers can be put in danger‚ and the animals are not in the right mental state while in captivity. Large animals in captivity is wrong because they are not being treated and cared for properly. The article List of Pros and Cons of Zoos‚the author writes “...Animals that are born in zoos and confined to their boundaries their whole life never get to see their natural habitat‚ and never
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are desperate for a normal healthy life back in the open waters. Because Tili attacked Brancheau‚ it lead to the beliefs that the title of killer whales was a literal title‚ when in reality their anger is due to the face they are in captive in the park. Animals are adapted to the environment they were intended‚ Orcas are used to living free in open waters being able to communicate with other animals in the ocean (Sanchez‚ 2014). The captivity of the orcas has shortened their lifespan because they
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Should zoos be booed? Lauren Bernhard Period 7 2/13/13 Have you ever thought of the animals behind the glass? Some do.Though it is not a main debate now‚ groups like PETA are arguing that zoos and other animal facilities (like SeaWorld) are cruel. They believe zoos are inhumane to the animals. On the other hand‚ many zoo-like places and animals faculties are claiming that they are helping animals. So which side is correct? I believe that zoos are good for animals because they care for them
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In 2008 at the Singapore Zoo‚ three white Bengal tigers attacked and mauled a zoo cleaner‚ Nordin bin Mondongto‚ to death after the man walked through a moat surrounding their enclosure. Researchers asked themselves what would be the cause of these vicious behaviors being reported from many zoos across the globe‚ the answer being the harsh environment zoo animals are surrounded by. Many people are not aware of the harsh treatment the animals endure. Zoos‚ circuses‚ and famous attractions like SeaWorld
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