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Human beings have in the recent past exerted their force in control of nature. This has
extended to the conservation of certain animal species such as gorillas and cheetahs in zoos and
museums as they increasingly go extinct in the world. However, such programs should be
disbanded, and these species should be left to run their course and let natural selection occur as
required.
Keeping animals enclosed in zoos is firstly morally wrong. In such places, they are
treated as a pathway to achieving a given human end, such as income and other luxurious
activities (Learmonth, 2019). Additionally, it denies the animals the requisite treatment and
respect they deserve as part of the larger world's population. This is a violation of their rights
which is morally questionable. Moreover, this act's morality comes into question as it also
violates such species' rights to live in freedom (Pierce & Bekoff, 2018). Their boundaries are
confined by what humans believe is best for them, and this also limits their growth and
development as members of the wild.
Moreover, zoos deprive animals of their natural habitat. This limits their interaction with
much-needed companionship and natural social structure (Learmonth, 2019). As such, these
species may grow to be depressed, bored, and institutionalized, and they are likely to become
imprinted on human beings instead of their species members. This inhibits their experience of
valid identity (Pierce & Bekoff, 2018). Moreover, it lowers their quality of life even though they
may live longer.
As if that is not enough, life in zoos denies animals the power to control and support their
food supply. In these places, they are fed on schedules and are given food that they are not
accustomed to. Similarly, this limits Darwin's natural selection theory, which is an essential

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1 Wild Animals and Zoos Student's Name Department, Institution of Affiliation Course Code: Course Name Professor's Name Date 2 Wild Animals and Zoos Human beings have in the recent past exerted their force in control of nature. This has extended to the conservation of certain animal species such as gorillas and cheetahs in zoos and museums as they increasingly go extinct in the world. However, such programs should be disbanded, and these species should be left to run their course and let natural selection occur as required. Keeping animals enclosed in zoos is firstly morally wrong. In such places, they are treated as a pathway to achieving a given human end, such as income and other luxurious activities (Learmonth, 2019). Additionally, it denies the animals the requisite treatment and respect they deserve as part of the larger world's population. This is a violation of their rights which is morally questionable. Moreover, this act's morality comes into question as it also violates such species' rights to live in freedom (Pierce & Bekoff, 2018). Their boundaries are confined by what humans believe is best for them, and this also limits their growth and development as members of ...
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