natural habitat and put on display as a source of “entertainment”? Since 1250 B.C. , animals have been placed in captivity for the interest of human beings. The first modern zoo was established in 1748 in Austria. To this day it is still existing, pleasing the human race. For centuries there has been a “historical debate” on whether or not zoos are beneficial or unnecessary. In the article “Are Zoos Good Or Bad For Animals/Wildlife?” it states that the pros of having zoos are : “Education, Conservation and Entertainment” ( Ravi 3). Having the ability to be educated , conservation of the animals so there is less chance of extinction and a source of entertainment are what make zoos beneficial.…
Mrs. Heilman College Prep. English 26 May 2017 Where the Wild Things Aren’t Most people view zoos as a fun day to visit animals and they see no harm in it, but they do not understand the negative things happening in a zoo. All zoos have guidelines to follow from the Animal Welfare Act, but some say that many zoos follow a “relaxed version of the rules” (“Animals Kept...”). This “relaxed version” can cause danger in humans and the animals. Also, with this relaxed version, visitors could…
together since the beginning of humanity. Everywhere humans are found in America and the world, there is a high guarantee that some species of animal is found close by. Whether it be cats and dogs, deer, bears or even mountain lions, it is very unlikely to step outside and not see some type of domesticated or wild animal. With many animals living in close proximity to humans, they have become threatened in more ways than one. Humankind has exploited animals in various ways, including but not…
The zoo industry is a huge industry and nothing makes a better family escapade then a trip to the zoo. The family atmosphere and wondrous animals are awe inspiring for the young children experiencing the exotic zoo. But are these establishments friends or foe to the animals they harbor inside. When we examine philosophically the position of the animals that reside in zoo’s, questions like, do we have the right to take away their freedom? Can animals be classified as persons? We find that the…
2017 The Rights or the Wrongs “The world us a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing,” Albert Einstein. Animal cruelty is defined by purposely causing harm to an animal. Entertainment and sports like horse racing, dogfighting and circuses are considered to be animal cruelty by Animal Rights activists. Others believe if an animal is treated humanely, it is not animal cruelty. This paper will examine viewpoint one, two and my viewpoint…
Dr. Adora’s argument claims animals are individuals entitled to nonhuman personhood and that holding animals in captivity, in zoos and in research, is morally wrong. Nonhuman personhood is extended to corporations, zoos, universities, and other entities. Personhood grants these beings rights like accepting monetary gifts, and making independent decisions. One of Adora’s most compelling pieces of evidence is her argument that animals, like human children, should be represented by an agent if…
cats or any animal is just like us they have a heart most importantly they have feelings like us and get hurt like us. Then why aren’t they treated like us humans? Everyday animals go through various types of animal abuse, which are emotional, physical, and mental abuse. In addition is not only happening by physical harm they get abused in mentally as well like Distress, fear or psychological distress in the form of animal cruelty are also causing harm to the animals.…
gorilla might not have meant harm, he certainly was handling the boy in a way that could…
family is. It provides a place for learning and growing, but the opportunity to leave still exists. For animals in zoos, this is not the case. Although zoos may offer a fun day out of the house for a family, they are promoting animal cruelty. Animals are confined in their cages and enclosures limiting them from roaming on their own, an opportunity they would experience everyday in the wild. Because of the opportunity to learn about exotic animals through documentaries and online videos, zoos are…
their own reasons. They were not made for humans any more than black people were made for whites.” Animals were not put on this earth to live in a cage, suffer, and be torn from their families and habitat, rather to live freely and happily in the wild. Whether they be in movies, zoos, circuses, or bullfighting rings, many animals are used as sources of entertainment for humans. Many times, however, these animals are mistreated, and the workers around the animals are also in danger of being hurt.…