Individuality versus sociality in learning capabilities of North American River Otters (Lontra canadensis)

Statistics from 2015 provide proof that tigers and lions, like to run many miles to catch their prey in the wild; but in these zoos they are unable to do so. This is mainly due to the lack of rightful space. Being held captive in the enclosure changes the characteristics of the wild animals in very negative ways. The animals lose their natural hunting instincts. In the wild, animals have to search and catch their prey, whereas in a zoo the food is fed to them by the zookeepers. By Being held captive in enclosures, the animals aren't able to do what is natural for them. This eventually leads to a condition which animals face where they act strangely and harm themselves. This is known as

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

The informational signs posted throughout the zoo are barely given a glance, ultimately holding no purpose of educating visitors. Should the signs be given attention, they contain very little useful information such as species, diet, and natural range. Behavior isn’t elaborated on for the fact that it can be observed. In addition some animals may be handicapped, such as clipping or pinioning (amputating a young bird’s wings with sharp scissors) in order to keep them captive and prevent the birds flying away in open-spaced habitats. Handicapped animals cannot be observed as they would be in the natural wild due to them domesticated.Because their habitats are not natural, it causes stress and influences the animals negatively, causing them to show unnatural behaviors. [add stat about that here] There are no educational purposes directly linked to animal captivity and there are very little as to what we could learn by animals in

For several generations, animals have been entertaining humans. From sitting in zoo exhibits to being paraded around in flashy circuses, animals, especially exotic ones, have drawn large audiences. A close look at a ferocious lion or a dancing elephant wearing a headdress is often what captivates people, since these spectacles are often unusual and fascinating. However, for lions to be viewed up close and elephants to dance, they must be held captive and trained for desired behavior. This captivity and training raises a question: is captivity detrimental to global animal ecology and health? Many animal activists claim that captivity is abusive, but animal entertainment organizations, such as zoos, circuses, and animal theme parks, promote environmental health through ecological education of children and adults as well as funding research for conservation.

The importance of analyzing animal behavior inside, and outside, of confinement is necessary to arrive at any conclusion regarding keeping exotic animals in captivity to improve population conservation. In order to determine which natural behaviors improve, or are indicators of good welfare, and which natural behaviors are not, it must be determined if the health of the animal is improved from allowing it to behave naturally, and under its own desire (Dawkins, 2006). In order to consider captive breeding for conservation a necessary practice, part of the process must be determining if the animals are able to perform normal behaviors, similar to behaviors displayed in the wild population. For example, social behaviors of orangutans were shown

Few behavior courses focus on domestic animal species or offer students the opportunity to handle different types of domestic animals and make in-person behavior observations, For students in the animals sciences or are interested in the animal sciences, many of those students anticipate careers requiring them to competently handle and manage animals, a course on applies domestic animal behavior would provide much needed practical and theoretical experience. A basic description of this course would be a study of domestic animal behavior and implications for management and care (Schneider,

Many people wonder why it’s good to have zoos in the world. For this reason this issue focuses on why animals in captivity is beneficial for scientific reasons and one of those reasons is because we can study their characteristics, if there are going to be extinct we should help them reproduce to get them out of extinct, and so we can learn how zoos help the animals.

When zoos claim to show ‘’natural animal behavior’’ the zoos actually are not showing natural behavior because the animals have nowhere else to go then what they are enclosed to. If the animal is not acting like they would in the wild, they have been in an enclosed area for too long and are most likely to not be used to what happens in the wild. Even though zoos can help with building up a population of an animal, animals should be put in a large fenced in area in the wild where they can still get the help they may need. Zoos should only have animals in for a limited amount of time because if they are in for too long they will not survive in the wild on their own. Animals will not be able to choose their mate, animals are doing the same things over and over, and the placement of animals are not ideal for what a person would see in the wild.

lessened with the advancements of technology and habitats almost identical to the lands of the animals’ home countries, the abuse has not only continued, but has worsened. The popularity and exploitation of animals in captivity has increased according to this statistic that shows that, “50 million children visit AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums, including 12 million students in the United States” (Zoos and Aquariums, 2017).

Have you ever been to a zoo? There are plenty to go to but there are a many reason for why we shouldn’t have zoos. Surplus animals are killed, they don’t have the same amount of running space as they would out in the wild. A zoo for a animal can be miserable for them, for either mistreatment or even worse sometimes for no reason. Now you are probably wondering, why should I care about some animals that live in a zoo. These animals don’t deserve the horrific treatment that they sometimes get from a person, nor should they be held in captivity.

For many individuals, the zoo is a source of youthful astonishment and fond reminiscences: hopping kangaroos, swinging monkeys, and roaring lions. A warm summer day spent at the Brookfield Zoo may sound like an enjoyable time; however, the zoo animals being captive in unsuitable habitats think otherwise. As one may already know, zoos were first created as a way to entertain the public. Although the main purpose of zoos has changed drastically since they were first established, modern zoos aim to “provide visitors with the opportunity to encounter the natural world” (About 1). Animals are constantly being captured and brought into captivity in order to make a profit and run a zoo business effectively. Despite the possible benefits of animal

What are the needs, for both behavior and resources, of particular species of zoo animal, and

Animals in captivity have a mental change and different behavior patterns. They are on a schedule for feeding and everyday life needs. Have you even see a big cat for example a lion or tiger

Keeping an animal in an enclosure less than half the size of their natural environment plays a tremendous part on the growth and well-being of the creature. “In general, zoos and wildlife parks preclude or severely restrict natural behavior, such as flying, swimming, running, hunting, climbing, scavenging, foraging, digging, exploring, and selecting a partner. The physical and mental frustrations of captivity often lead to abnormal, neurotic, and even self-destructive behavior, such as incessant pacing, swaying, head-bobbing, bar-biting, and self-mutilation.” (“Animal Rights Uncompromised: Zoos”). This quote from PETA perfectly describes the effect and role that captivating an animal into a very confined space has on its mental state. It is obvious that they have a heart, a brain, feelings and thoughts but not the ability to speak up for themselves. Animals usually tend to lash out or shut down when they’re not listened to or properly tended

“Zoos try to make the animal’s enclosure as interesting as possible. One way of doing this is through ENVIRONMENTAL ENRICHMENT. Enrichment is the use of novel objects or ideas to increase the natural behaviour of the animals. Different objects and methods are used for different animals.” (1)