Many people think that zoos are cruel. Others think they are helpful in protecting rare animals. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.

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ZOOS
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ARE EVERYWHERE IN THE WORLD. THEY PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE FOR ANIMALS. IT IS ARGUED BY SOME PEOPLE THAT IT IS A CRUELTY FOR ANY ANIMAL TO LIVE IN A ZOO WHILE, OTHER THINK THAT IT PRESERVE ENDANGERED SPECIES. LET US DISCUSS BOTH VIEWS FOR BETTER UNDERSTANDING BEFORE GIVING AN OPINION. ON THE ONE HAND, ANIMALS WHICH LIVE IN A ZOO LOOSE THEIR NATURAL HABITAT.
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, THEY CANNOT FEED ON PLANTS AND ANIMALS TO SURVIVE THEMSELVES.
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,
ZOOS
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HAVE LIMITED SPACE FOR A SINGLE ANIMAL AND THEY ARE LOCKED UP IN CAGES WHERE THEY STRUGGLE TO MOVE FROM ONE PLACE TO ANOTHER.
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, GORILLA IS A GIANT ANIMAL WHICH NEED A BIG AREA FOR THEIR MOVEMENT. THAT’S THE REASON WHY SOME PEOPLE THINK THAT
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ARE CRUEL.
HOWEVER
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PLAY THE BIGGEST ROLE TO PROTECT ENDANGERED SPECIES. TO BE CLEAR, THEY PRESERVE ANIMALS FROM POACHERS AND NATURAL DESTRUCTION
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AS FLOOD AND ACID RAINS. NOT ONLY, THEY ARE PROTECTED FROM DANGER BUT
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, THEY ARE WELL TREATED BY PROFESSIONAL ZOOKEEPERS. DESPITE THAT, MEDICAL CARE IS PROVIDED BY THESE PLACES.
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, VETERINARIANS CHECK THEM WEEKLY. IN
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WAY, ANIMALS LIVE LONGER.
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, BREEDING PROGRAMMES ARE RUN BY THESE AREAS TO INCREASE THEIR NUMBER SO THAT, THEY WILL NOT FACE EXTINCTION.
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, ZOO IS A VERY HELPFUL PLACE FOR THEM. TO CONCLUDE, AFTER DISCUSSING BOTH STATEMENTS ADVANTAGES OF LIVING IN
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FOR ANIMALS OUTWEIGH THE DISADVANTAGES. IN MY OPINION,
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ARE VERY HELPFUL PLACES FOR ENDANGERED SPECIES TO PRESERVE THEM FROM DISASTERS
ALTHOUGH
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, THEY DO NOT HAVE WILDLIFE.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • animal welfare
  • conservation
  • captive breeding
  • habitat
  • ethical issues
  • zoochosis
  • endangered species
  • genetic diversity
  • reintroduction programs
  • wildlife education
  • sanctuary
  • natural living conditions
  • artificial environments
  • behavioral enrichment
  • ecosystem
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