Is It Time to Ban Zoos?
Zoos are prisons for animals that conceal cruelty under the guise of species conservation. Animals there often exhibit neurotic behavior.
Prisons Under the Guise of Animal Protection
Are zoos a relic of the Victorian fairground or an integral part of species conservation?
Zoos are prisons for animals that conceal their cruelty under the guise of animal protection Animals in zoos suffer enormously, both physically and psychologically. A typical polar bear enclosure is one million times smaller than the territory they would roam in the wild.
Mimi Bekhechi, Director of International Programmes at PETA
«Only 15% of the thousands of animal species kept in zoos are considered endangered,» says Will Travers of Born Free. «That is not a track record that justifies keeping millions of wild animals in zoos.»
Culling of Surplus Animals Sparks Outrage
In the age of social media, killings in zoos have ignited heated debates. People who care about protecting endangered species should donate to organisations that protect animals in their natural habitat.
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