...wild animal were in the process of becoming endangered or extinct the most logical solution would be to capture that particular animal and rehabilitate the species. Of course a scenario such as this has its complications, for example, animals are not properly accommodated for to suit their basic and daily physical/mental needs. However the expectation with detaining a wild animal and holding it captive for rehabilitation should be minimal and that is where the flaw is found with zoos and SeaWorld’s across the country. Marine and land mammals at both facilities are stripped of their wild instincts, and their natural progression is stunted because of government and business execs setting the standards as to when the creature is to receive health treatment, cognitive care, or even primitive dietary requirements. Any living being, especially marine and land mammals shouldn’t be considered a financial burden when it comes to their well-being. Facilities such as zoos and SeaWorld are accountable for holding many animals and marine mammals with the so-called “intentions” of strengthening, learning, and teaching about the species they hold and, in some cases, even advertise their plans of rehabilitating those creatures that may be facing a permanent disappearance. Sadly, in actuality they are creating mental breakdowns and depression among animals and unfortunately responsible for animals slow physical decay within their own enclosures. What needs to be realized is that animals and marine...
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...101-146 7 Dec. 2012 TITLE The confinement that zoos provide for the animals often causes many issues, resulting to show that zoos are not an appropriate care system for animals. Zoos have always been a main attraction for people since the ancient times, and ever since then we as humans have declared some sort of power over these animals. Around the world zoos are becoming more common by allowing humans to come in close measures of fascinating “wild” animals. But behind the scenes of the zoo's habitats, animals do not live the long and healthy life as some would think. It is very expensive to be able to maintain the upkeep of such extravagant creatures with such immense care needed. Animals from all different ends of the globe are gathered in the zoo's park only to be separated by barriers and walkways. As you may presume, this will cause problems with the animals on many different levels. Vegan Peace, an animal rights activist organization, stated “[t]he major problem with zoos is that the animals who live there are kept in enclosures that don't allow them to live their lives in a natural way” (Zoos). It has been proven that not all animals are compatible in living in confinement; therefore, causing problems in the animals breeding and overall health. In order to gain a larger collection of animals, zoos will participate in breeding programs. The baby animals on one hand will provide the group of animals more company, but will also bring in more revenue for the zoo. When a...
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