Ethical Debate: Animals in Captivity at Zoos
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Why does the text suggest that keeping animals in captivity in zoos is wrong?

  • Animals lose their innate hunting instincts when enclosed in cages.
  • Zoos are unhygienic and lack proper medical facilities for animals.
  • Animals are deprived of their natural habitat and the vastness it provides. (correct)
  • Zoos do not protect animals from other wild animals in the forest.
  • How does captivity in zoos affect animals' survival skills according to the text?

  • Captivity increases animals' instinct to hunt and kill in a controlled environment.
  • Animals adapt easily to captivity and develop new survival skills.
  • Animals lose their hunting and killing instincts due to inaction in cages. (correct)
  • Animals in zoos have enhanced survival skills due to regular feeding.
  • What is highlighted as a major concern regarding the living conditions of animals in zoos?

  • Zoos lack entertainment options for animals like in their natural habitat.
  • Animals in zoos are prone to diseases due to unhygienic and cramped conditions. (correct)
  • Zoos provide ample space for animals to roam freely with their families.
  • Animals are not protected from harsh weather conditions in zoos.
  • In what way do zoos serve a positive purpose despite the disadvantages mentioned in the text?

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