The Wrong Aspects Of Keeping Animals Out Of Their Habitats
A study funded by the government concerning elephants in UK zoos showed that 54% of the
elephants showed behavioral problems. Also, 71% of circus animals observerd by a study
sufferered medical problems. Then, basically with this information, we can conclude that to
have animals in zoos and circuses is wrong.
In circuses and zoos, they might live longer,
however they are not able to experience anything other than torture and pain. At least in the
wild, animals are able to what they are naturally supposed to do, without getting beaten for
every mistake they make.
On the other hand, many people say that is better to have animals in the zoos and circuses
because allegedly the animals are safer in captivity than in the wild, as they don’t have to
take risk to attain food. Also, is a good way to find out about animals and help endangered
species.
I personally think that is wrong to train animals to perform in
a circus because they weren’t created for
our entertainment; however, I believe that is alright to keep animals in the zoo, only if they are
endangered, or if they can’t survive by themselves, but apart from that, I am positive that they
can’t be kept in the zoo.
With this information we can conclude that to keep animals in the zoo or make them work in
the circuses is bad, because they can suffer either medical or behavioral problems. But,
if they are kept in the zoo because of being endangered, I think that it could be possible. On the other hand, making the animals to work in circuses is bad, because
they are being treated cruelly when being trained to perform tricks for the circus.
By Andrea Parra, Step 8 Yellow
