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Are zoos ethical in the modern age? Are zoos ethical in the modern age?
Yes, zoos are bad Yes, zoos are bad
No, zoos are good No, zoos are good
Zoo animals attack people Zoo animals attack people
Zoos remove animals from their environment Zoos remove animals from their environment
Zoos give animals poor health Zoos give animals poor health
Zoos have inadequate living conditions Zoos have inadequate living conditions
Predators born in zoos are likely to die if released Predators born in zoos are likely to die if released
Zoos are created for profit Zoos are created for profit
Zoos are unethical because they are dangerous for animals Zoos are unethical because they are dangerous for animals
Zoos conserve endangered species Zoos conserve endangered species
Zoos educate about exotic animals Zoos educate about exotic animals
Zoos provide research opportunities Zoos provide research opportunities
Zoos provide quick and advanced medical care Zoos provide quick and advanced medical care
Zoo animals have a longer life expectancy Zoo animals have a longer life expectancy
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Are zoos ethical in the modern age?
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No, zoos are good

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Zoos conserve endangered species

Zoos protect animals that have the threat of becoming extinct.
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The Argument

Most zoos are concerned with the conservation of endangered and at-risk animals. Some species have larger numbers in captivity than in the wild, proving zoos are essential for keeping animals alive.[1] Zoos are able to work together by breeding and increasing the population of different animal species. Some also attempt to reintroduce some animals back into the wild.[2] Captivity is crucial to the survival of endangered species. Without the efforts of zookeepers, animal populations could plummet to the point of extinction.[3]

Counter arguments

Most species are endangered due to humans. Animal populations have dropped drastically due to hunting, deforestation, and climate change. Many wild animals have survived without being captive in zoos, so human efforts to conserve species is not always needed.

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Premises

[P1] The conservation of wild animals is important to zoos. [P2] Zoos are essential for animal survival. [P3] Zoos work to help endangered species.

Rejecting the premises

[Rejecting P2] Not all animals are found in zoos, therefore it is not essential for species survival.

References

  1. https://www.theguardian.com/science/2017/mar/08/why-the-world-needs-zoos
  2. https://www.zsl.org/education/how-breeding-programmes-work
  3. http://www.jamesborrell.com/8-reasons-that-zoos-are-critically-important-for-conservation/

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