Some people think that wild animals should not be kept in zoos. Others believe that there are some good reasons for having zoos. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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It is commonly claimed that animals must not be put in zoos and it has become a widespread one in recent decades, with many individuals holding different beliefs. Personally, I agree with the above expressed statement, and there are many compelling reasons to support my view. On the one hand, there are a clear rationals to not be kept wild animals in zoos. To start with the
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reason is that animals have a right as humans to live in natural habitat. If we keep them in zoos they feel themselves in an artificial environment. They lost their freedom to hunt for food.
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, they can live no longer in cages and limited space. The best way to save endangered species is by protecting natural habitats.
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, zoo exhibits wild animals with the aim of making money
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unethical and we have no rights to use animals for entertainment and profit.
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, it is a true advocate that zoos play an important role in wildlife conservation because they help to preserve endangered animals.
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, zoos are beneficial for researching that many scientists study closely animals and their behaviour there. A fart from
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, children
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enjoy learning about animals.
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birds, fish, lion and even monkeys are educational, interesting and fun. It is my believe that zoos can provide a job opportunity. Many people may feed their families related to their jobs which are require responsibility for care animals in zoos. In conclusion, from the given range of arguments, even if zoos might be useful for wild animals in order to preserve there. I concur that animals should not keep as captives in zoos.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • captivity
  • natural habitat
  • artificial enclosures
  • genetic diversity
  • animal welfare
  • conservation efforts
  • endangered species
  • biodiversity
  • education platform
  • breeding programs
  • reintroduction
  • psychological suffering
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