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The claim that animals have “rights” has been the subject of much debate since the 1970s. Are zoos helping or hurting our animals? Should zoos be banned? Do you agree or disagree?

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Since the late 20th century, animal rights has become the topic of argument. Artificial settings have been proven to be beneficial to these vertebrates, and as
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 I am of the opinion that it should not be prohibited,
this
 is because zoos help to prevent the extinction of these species and
also
 generate income for the host country.
To begin
, zoos are
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aesthetic
anaesthetic
asesthetic
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environment
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 created for the sole purpose of decreasing the rate by which some species of animals go into exile, secondary to man's activity.
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, due to the high level of hunting for elephants in Kenya,
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amount
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 of funds are
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 by their government for the construction of artificial
habitat
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, in a bid to prevent the extinction of Elephants from Kenya. I am of the
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 that these man-made habitats should not be banned as they can serve as
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 of revenue to a nation. By creating these settings, people from different walks of life can pay just to visit these animals whose species are been
threathened
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threatened
 to go into exile. By so doing,
this
 indirectly generates funds for the government. In Dubai
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, one of the major
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 of income is
zoo
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a zoo
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 which serves as
tourist
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a tourist
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 attraction, individuals pay handsomely to
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 watch lions and take pictures with them. In conclusion,
although
 animal rights
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 been a subject of discussion for decades, creating a man-made environment for them has been shown to help them from going into exile. I do not agree that it should be banned as
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 can serve as a nation's source of wealth.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Captivity
  • Conservation
  • Endangered species
  • Biodiversity
  • Ethical treatment
  • Habitat loss
  • Poaching
  • Breeding programs
  • Exhibition
  • Enrichment activities
  • Naturalistic settings
  • Rehabilitation
  • Wildlife reserves
  • Sanctuaries
  • Educational opportunities
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