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I think many people have a big misconception regarding zoos. The majority of zoos house animals that cannot be released into the wild for one reason or another. Either they are injured, were previously injured or were raised in captivity from a young age and simply could not easily be put back into their natural habitat. My best friend works closely with zoos and graduated from the Exotic Animal Training and Management program in Moorpark, CA and she has many years of experience with exotic and wild animals under her belt.
Yes, if an animal is kept under unsanitary conditions in quarters that are too small they will start occupying their time with ticks and behavioral problems. Most zoos offer enrichment programs where the animals are 'trained' to do simple tasks for rewards which keeps their minds active and gives them puzzles to solve.
Plus, due mostly to human activity many zoo animals are rare in the wild and are being bred to increase wild numbers. There are just too few animals in the wild to do it naturally, as habitat is being broken up by housing and poachers are rampant. A male and female may never actually find eachother due to this.
I'm not for keeping animals for gawking purposes or keeping them in really small cages or even keeping them if the 'owner/trainer' is not properly trained. But zoos have their purpose.
Ever since I observed that scene in Roger and Me, where the rabbit bit the rabbit lady, I've noticed a lot of news stories where animals and marine life seem to be sending a message of contempt towards humans.
Chimpanzee planned stone attacks on zoo visitors - Science, News - The Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/chimpanzee-planned-stone-attacks-on--zoo-visitors-1641018.html - broken link)
I don't blame any animal. The human is the worse animal to plague this earth yet.
I don't blame any animal. The human is the worse animal to plague this earth yet.
Still working on getting smart, I see.
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