Some people think that zoos are cruel and all the zoos should be closed. However, other people think that zoos are useful to protect the rare animals. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

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are protecting rare species
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when some argue that they are brutal and should be shut down. In
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is that
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are limiting
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of creatures and their natural way of spending their life.
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, lions, which have to roam on the big territories, are conserved in small cages. It can lead to the lion losing its instincts. By keeping them cooped up, the chances of extinction are increased as conditions for mating and reproducing are broken. That goes for
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most of the
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, who can live in a wild habitat by themselves. Not to mention that some institutions abuse
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, training them for entertainment. How
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can be useful? Well, some of the
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panda
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, can not live in a habitat of wild nature. Pandas have troubles with reproduction and people are indeed helping,
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global warming, some species could lose their homes. For some endangered
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it may be plausible to keep them in captivity, where they can roam freely. In conclusion,
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are useful as long as they satisfy the needs of
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they captured and don’t abuse them. In my opinion, it all depends on how well these institutions are managed. If they have large natural parks and workers are kinds,
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don’t see a problem with captivating creatures, in order to save them.
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of the opposite,
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should be closed down.
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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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