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The older I get the more I think that zoos are not ethical. We should instead maintain and increase wilderness areas and if humans want to see animals they shou
by Ididntdothis 7y ago
The older I get the more I think that zoos are not ethical. We should instead maintain and increase wilderness areas and if humans want to see animals they should be going there or maybe watch Webcams. It’s just not right to keep animals that are used to roam large areas in small confined areas. It’s pretty much guaranteed that they will develop psychological problems. And most people who have had extended contact with animals will agree that animals have emotions and personality. They can be happy, disappointed or depressed.
- dunstad 7y agoYeah, there are those who argue that conservation programs benefit from the money generated by zoos, but I still don't feel great about them. Ideally it would be nice if we could work out better ways to distribute our resources so that conservation could be funded without them.
- zensavona 7y agoJust as a centre for forced-work gladiator fighting or prostitution would generate income for healthcare if that was legal.
- jacobolus 7y agoOne argument I have seen is that accessible zoo animals are the best publicity for conservation efforts. If city dwellers never get to see the world’s animals first-hand, they arguably won’t be as interested in saving them.