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zoo animals?
when i went to the zoo i noticed a polar bear was pacing back and forth. i wasnt sure y it was doing that so when i got home i looked it up and i found out that zoo animals get mental disorders and it causes pacing and aggretion and stuff. i am wrighting a report about zoo animals and the kind of habatat they are in in zoos and how it effects them. does anyone have any good web sites about zoos and how the animals are affected by being in little cages there whole life?? any other zoo stuff would help too. thanks!
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- CowgirlLv 41 decade agoFavourite answer
http://www.captiveanimals.org/zoos/zse1.htm
http://www.durrellwildlife.org/
http://www.goodzoos.com/UK%20Zoos/jersey.htm
Here you go, have a look at these three links, these will give you a flavour of both sides of the story.
Remember that the term little cages is relative to the size and natural behaviour of the animals. It's true that bears and other big animals are stressed by living in confinement, but for some animals it's possible to provide them with everything that they want in one small area, and without the risk of getting eaten.
Read both sides of the story, and it will help you write a good report.
- 1 decade ago
I would suggest calling the zoo. You may be able to talk or meet with a member of the veterinary staff. They can tell you how they monitor and take care of the animals as well as what types of diseases/injuries they commonly see related to their captivity.
