Conserving Golden Lion Tamarin

Captivity against law unsigned documents. Abuse, infliction, and affliction. What are you gonna do about it? For thousands of years, we have used predators to hunt for us and their reward being stuck in cages and prostitution. They come back in free will or in fear. Ever since the beginning of time, we have been trying to control these wild beasts. What happens when they're not there to finish the life cycle? EXTINCTION. We have lost 99% of our animal species, most of this loss is from billions of people keeping animals in captivity.

To answer this complex question, philosophy professor Bryan Norton poses some additional concerns relevant to this issue. He notes that if in fact keeping these animals in captivity is ethical, then we must also discuss what specifically humans want to conserve (Norton 15). Is it limited just to animal species, or can it extend to populations, ecosystems, and natural processes? If we simply identify wild animals, then we must ask ourselves if we are preserving a wild species if the animals themselves are forced to spend their lives in captivity? He mentions a common analogy used among zoo professionals who refer themselves to a modern day Noah’s ark, preserving each species by removing individuals for conservation. If zoos represent a sanctuary from extinction, then we must also address if there will ever be a natural habitat to reintroduce the animals into, or if they be forced to remain on the zoos “Ark” indefinitely (Norton 16). Though the work of various ethical scholars and philosophers may not be able to provide a concrete answer to all of the respective questions, I will discuss the concept of reintroduction when analyzing the third argument of this essay.

I . Animal captivity is common in many zoos and aquariums worldwide. It has been going on for more than 50 years and many people enjoy watching it but it needs to end right away. Animals captivity is when they take a healthy animal from the wild and put them in bad conditions that tend to make them die faster. There has been a lot of deaths of animals and people from animals in captivity because they got taken away from their homes, and they aren’t used to being touched or screamed at to do something which they don't do it the wild. Cruelty towards animals in captivity can be reduced if animals could no longer be in captivity.

The first reason that zoos are inhumane is because while in confinement, animals’ needs are rarely met. In fact, often times these life altering changes made in captivity can have tremendously destructive effects on the animals.

The issue on whether or not to keep animals in captivity has been debated heavily for a long time. With species such as the panda on the verge of extinction to mistreatment of marine mammals in theme parks such as Sea World, keeping wild animals under the care of humans has been a struggle and a highly controversial topic. Even though many people believe that animals should not be kept in captivity because humans are incapable of fully understanding and providing specific needs for wild animals, certain animals can be kept happy and healthy in captivity, and these animals are an important educational tool for teaching people of all ages about biology, biodiversity, and the ecosystems of the world.

Scientists, zoologists, and the staff at zoos all agree that by keeping species in captivity, the species is benefiting from it. For some species, captivity is the only reason why their species is surviving. For example, the amount of tigers that are owned by private individuals

Should animals in Captivity be allowed? Animals in Captivity should be allowed because they get the medicine they need, animals can live longer, and the animals can get smarter. The first reason animals in captivity should be allowed is that animals can get healthy. There are rehabilitation programs that nurse animals back to health.Veterinarians can prevent and control a disease. Second, animals can live longer in captivity. In the article, by Hannah J. O’regan and Andrew C. Kitchener states, “Gorillas live for more than 50 years in captivity compared to 35 years in the wild” (223). The animals diets also help them live longer. Lastly animals can get smarter. Animals in captivity do more activities making them smarter. For example, “Rats raised in enriched environments had larger brains”(O’regan and Kitchener 224). Animals in captivity should be allowed because they are able to get healthier, their lifespan increases, and they get more intelligent.

Animal captivity has been an ongoing debate for over 60 years. There should be no question about whether animal captivity is wrong. “Hundreds of thousands of wild animals across the world are snatched from natural habitats, forced into captivity and subjected to abuse, both mentally and physically, in the name of entertainment and profit.” (World Animal Protection 1) Places such as the circus use abusive training methods such as, hooks, chains, whips, electric rods, and blunt instruments. (Born Free USA 1) Animals deserve to live freely in the wild. Their freedom is taken away the moment they are put in a cage. When animals are brought into

Keeping them in captivity can harm just as much as it can help. It is our responsibility as the dominant species to determine the consequences of our actions.Often times animals that live in zoos are treated as if they are human. I must consider both sides of the argument and have valid reasons for supporting both. An increasing number of species are on the verge extinction, and sometimes the only way to ensure their survival is captive breeding programs. They are monitored and given prenatal and medical care to ensure healthy offspring that can be later reintroduced back into the wild

The zoo is packed with children, running everywhere. They laugh and smile as they watch the animals at the zoo sleep. What these children do not realize is that these animals are dying on the inside. Animals that live at the zoo are extremely depressed. These animals can suffer severe psychological disorders from being out of their natural environment. But others argue that keeping these animals in captivity will help keep endangered species alive. However, the disadvantages of keeping animals in captivity are becoming more and more serious, and more people are beginning to believe that animals should not be held captive. Animals should not be kept in captivity because of the negative impact it can have

“Animals in captivity are affected by extreme boredom, lack of appropriate exercise, poor quality food and a lack of variety of food, especially in poorly run facilities” (Education Reform, Choo). Imagine you got ripped out of your home and put in a small cage with no interaction with other animals and terrible food. You have no idea what's going on and what's going to happen to you, that's was animal's face everyday in captivity. Animals in captivity are abandoned and not fed the right foods, they do not get treated right and get pulled out of there families just to be put in a small cage. Studies show that animals in captivity have a shorter life span and they are more likely to get depressed when they are taken away from their families.

When animals are kept in confinement, they are isolated from other animals, their ability to hunt and their diet is limited, and the space they have to roam is decreased. In the wild animals share their environment with the same or other species, and survival of the fittest is taken into full account. When animals are taken from the wild their innate instincts they have to survive would be suppressed or sometimes, gone. If an animal is released, then

Captivity is defined on google as ‘the condition of being imprisoned or confined’ , whereas on the official Cambridge dictionary, captivity was defined as ‘the situation in which a person or animal is kept somewhere and is not allowed to leave’ . I believe that a better definition for the term captivity is the act of any living thing being confined or imprisoned in any sorts against their own will. There are many different types of captivity and many of them different to each other. One type of captivity is circuses. This is where animals are kept captive for the purpose of entertainment. Although this seems pretty harmless, a lot of animals are mistreated and abused. This leads to injuries, health concerns and in most cases death, clearly

What is “cute as a button”, eats bananas, and just looks absolutely adorable in little tutus and little suits? What are ripped away from their mother’s bellies when they are only weeks old to be shipped and sold? What is surrogate children for lonely people; what turns on their “masters” or “owners” out of nowhere when they sexually mature? Everyday, non-human primates are being taken out of their wild habitat, illegally exported in horrible conditions, and breed in captivity; these are wild animals and cannot be domesticated. Conservation, rehabilitation, and release are key to the reconstruction of these endangered non-human primates and everything they know.

Breeding wild animals in captivity adds to the problem of unwanted animals, which sanctuaries were created to solve. The main problem with facilities which allow visitors to collaborate and connect with cubs and other larger animals, is that they need to breed or buy a constant supply to keep visitors coming. And what happens to these cute cubs as they grow up and become too large and unpredictable to interact with tourists? Often old species are sold to private hunting ranches all over the world, where their habituation to humans makes shooting them much easier.