Wildlife disease

Housing Management of Maali the Elephant Mikelle Theresa C. Flores Department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine and Agricultural Sciences, De La Salle Araneta University Abstract A 42 year-old female Asian Elephant was long been kept in captivity in the Manila Zoo. Many organizations such as the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has been proposing the release of Maali due to the improper environment present in the zoo for the elephant. According to the…

This island has to be saved for its trees, it has to be saved for its animals it is a part of a reserve forest, it belongs to a project to save tigers, which is paid for by people from all around the world….who love animals so much that they are willing to kill us for them…this whole world has become a place for animals, and our fault, our crime was that we were just human beings, trying to live as human beings always have, from the water and the soil. No human being…

animals also don’t develop the social skills required to function alongside their species (Association of Zoos and Aquariums, n.d.). As described by The Humane Society of the United States, keeping them as pets “does not take the wild out of the wildlife” (2009). Secondly, keeping wild animals as pets can have severe effects on the ecosystem. Breeding of species can be greatly affected as they are being isolated and taken away from their natural surroundings which encourage reproduction. Such…

of Mother Nature are portrayed, and also offer an opportunity for its visitors to experience a temporary disconnection from the real world. Zoos and aquariums cultivate an appreciation for wildlife because they attract people from all ages, visitors can appreciate animals closer, and people learn about wildlife with tours, pamphlets and experiences. First, these places attract people from all ages successfully. From children to seniors, zoos and aquariums are meant for the whole family in…

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and His Addiction? “Animals trapped behind bars at the zoo, need to run rampant and free! Predators live on the prey they pursue; this time the predator's me,” sung Henry Jekyll in the play Jekyll & Hyde. Although this quote is from the play, not the book, I believe it is extremely relevant. In the beginning of the book, Jekyll felt that his true self was trapped in a prison of morals. He felt like a caged animal. He wanted to be free, he wanted to do…

Animals should not be kept in Zoos As a kid, I feel like we all visited zoos with our families as a fun way to pass time. It was a lighthearted form of amusement with exotic and interesting animals. What kid would not love to visit the zoo? When you are young, nothing is ever bad or wrong in your eyes. All over the world there are animals being kept in containment for the enjoyment of people. While it may seem harmless and all fun and games, it is not. These animals are being kept from living…

Name: Lily Date: Endangered Animals How would you feel if animals were staring at you as you sat in a small cage? That’s how animals feel in zoo’s. Some people think zoos aren’t prisons I think critters should be saved from animal prisons or zoos.They are no different than us. Animals deserve to live in their natural habitats.F.Y.I. (for your information) I explained what they said in my own words, search the evidence for more information. First of all, based off of information…

There are many examples of symbiotic relationships in Disney’s The Lion King. A symbiotic relationship is the interaction between two species living closely together. Mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism are the three main categories of symbiotic relationships. These relationships are important in maintaining a stable ecosystem because they are similar to cause and effect. Both parties in the symbiotic relationship play a key role, and one of them missing from the equation would mean…

eminent and unpredictable and people need to realize what they are trying to do is impossible and not to mention dangerous to their health and safety. Keeping exotic animals as pets should not be allowed in order to prevent harm to the owners through disease, the animals through lack of space and the feeling of captivity and also harm to the environment through population and the food chain.…

unknown author states that, “ captive elephants suffer from chronic health problems such as tuberculosis, arthritis, and foot abscesses, which nearly always leads to premature death”. Along with many psychological aspects of captivations, physical diseases occur as well that impact the lifespan of the animals. Orca whales have been put in captivity since 1961 in the United States, SeaWorld currently obtaining majority of the wales. As stated in Melissa Cronin’s article, SeaWorld’s statements…