...Animal captivity is the case in which animals live under human care. Animals in captivity do not have as much freedom as those in the wild. Animal captivity is common in farms, private homes, zoos and laboratories. These places domesticate the animals either for sentimental or scientific reasons. In short, animals should not be kept in captivity because it is morally wrong and alters the evolution process of natural selection. Animal captivity is morally wrong. All animals, including humans, exist with their own evolutionary motives to reproduce and prosper. Humans should not interfere with this process by taking animals out of their natural habitat. When they are domesticated, it is also much more likely to be cruel to them. For example,...
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...For many decades, animals have been in amusement like shows for people all over the world. Whales do flips, dolphins jump through hoops, and sometimes, people can even feed the animals. Recently, people have been asking the question, “should animals be held in captivity?” Many studies have shown the positive and negative effects of captivity, it negatively affects many animals; being in a zoo enclosure can cause a range of both emotional and physical illnesses, despite the fact that zoos can help save some of the endangered animals. Although zoos may be fun for people, the animals can be mentally and physically impaired for the rest of their lives. First and foremost, dolphins and whales specifically are plucked out of the water from their family. For those who didn’t know, whales and dolphins have a family bond almost like humans, they stick together for many years if not for life and always travel together. “The very nature of these animals makes them uniquely unsuited to confinement….Family bonds often last for many years, in some species, they last for a lifetime.” Because of the social nature of many animals, marine animals...
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... Date of Submission: 03 / 16 / 2014 Title of Assignment: Legal, Ethical & Social Values on Having Animals In Captivity CERTIFICATION OF AUTHORSHIP: I certify that I am the author of this paper and that any assistance I received in its preparation is fully acknowledge and disclosed in the paper. I have also cited any sources from which I used data, ideas of words, whether quoted directly or paraphrased. I also certify that this paper was prepared by me specifically for this course. Student Signature: ___________________________ ******************************************* Instructor’s Grade on Assignment: Instructor’s Comments: I. Introduction II. Legal Section A. Licensing Requirements B. Accommodation C. Nutrition D. Sanitation and Disease Control E. Veterinary Care F. General Welfare G. Safety and Security H. Operations III. Ethics Section A. Utilitarian Ethical Analysis B. Kantian Ethical Analysis C. Aristotelian Ethical Analysis IV. Social Responsibility Section V. Conclusion VI. References ABSTRACT Animals are one of the most important things in my life, I have dedicated and I will dedicate my life to animals. This is why this paper is so important for me, but I am sure it is also same as important to the world. Now a days Animals in captivity is something that people is staring at more, they are starting to realize that there is nothing moral or ethical...
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...keeping killer whales in captivity when people know the consequences? Keeping killer whales also known as Orcas in captivity is wrong. In captivity killer whales life spans are reduced, cut in half or even less. Killer whales are very social animals and live in pods and they are basically what a family is to humans. Killer whales in captivity live very low quality lives in captivity. This not only harms them but also the people caring for them then why do we continue to keep them in captivity. Killer whales should not be held in captivity because they are meant for the wild, there health is greatly affected, and leads to dangers. Killer whales are not meant for captivity. They are huge animals and live very socials lives in the wild. Michael McCarthy says that killer whales are very intelligent and even have their own communication system (Mccarthy). They become very lonely and distressed when they are alone. An example of this is when In 2002 Keiko the whale that was in the Free willy movies was released but was never able to find a pod to live in and died 18 months after off the coast of Norway (Mccarthy). The only reason undomesticated animals should ever be in captivity is for their own safety if they are...
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...hypothesize, and theorize our surroundings. Often, the unknown is not within our reach (e.g. God), but sometimes it is (e.g. some species). Historically, we have captivated and violated other species for our hedonism. We ignore the ecological repercussions of our actions and hide the moral guilt, if any. James Gorman, a science reporter for the New York Times, attempts to provide an answer by asking whether “some…animals on the planet be kept in captivity by human beings?” To elucidate, he focuses on orcas, one of the most “social, intelligent, and charismatic” animals we know of. Although he does not provide a clear consensus or divergent scientific arguments to fully satisfy...
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...Mark Trevino Silvia Herrera English 1301.S99 9 November 2015 The Triumphs of Orcas Kept in Captivity Through the decades of the recent past, orca whales have been taken from their original homes in the wild and forced to live and perform in various amusement facilities spanning the United States. The business revolving around these killer whales has grown into a multi-billion dollar industry; this is an industry which possesses many flaws in the way these animals live and thrive together with each other. Orca whales kept in captivity in various amusement parks should be released back into their natural habitat due to the improper conditions in the parks, increased death rates in captivity, and the higher risk of attacks on humans inside...
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...never be crossed. Exotic animals have become very popular, but they are also dangerous in so many ways. The dangers are not only for the owners of exotic animals, but also for the general public. Disease is also one of the main concerns regarding exotic pets that can affect everyone. Exotic animals are attractive and wonderful creatures, but they are dangerous when people turn them into pets and raise them in captivity for that reason they should never be pets. Exotic animals do not make good pets as they require especial care that cannot be provided when they are raised in captivity. They are wild animals that deserve to be free, and not caged in small cages. Taking care of all the necessities these animals need would be impossible as they are not being raised on their natural habitat, and this is not only cruel but also abusive because it causes stress to the animals. Dr. Jennifer Conrad is the veterinarian that started the paw project, and in her documentary she brings to light the truth about declawing not only exotic cats but domestic cats as well. Declawing cats cripples them for life, and the cats are in constant pain. Dr. Conrad states on her...
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...parks such as SeaWorld, few have heard of the tragic events that these killer whales go through while in captivity. It is ironic that such family oriented companies like SeaWorld, who pride themselves in giving families experiences that they will never forget, can just tear families of killer whales apart and abuse them while training them. And although these public displays of trained orcas seem extraordinary through the audience’s eyes, it is time that the untold stories of these whales and the true dangers of training whales comes out into light. Killer whales are the most intelligent marine creatures, due to their perceptive senses of sight and hearing, and also their heightened emotional behavior. But many of these killer whales that have been held in captivity have had limits on their freedom and enjoyment of life. In captivity, many orcas suffer from poor mental and physical health. In their natural habitat, killer whales can easily travel 50 to 100 miles a day. However, in captivity like the whales at SeaWorld, a typical tank is only twice their size, forcing these animals to swim in small circles or drift aimlessly. The stress of captivity can drive killer whales to display neurotic behaviors that can lead to tragic consequences. Science has even confirmed that in captivity, whales suffer from high mortality rates, low breeding success, and may cause the animals to have physical and psychological disorders. To understand the emotional strain that killer whales...
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...Should SeaWorld be shutdown? Growing up we would see commercials of SeaWorld, showing us Killer whales entertaining the crowd by performing tricks never seen before. Tourists can leave the park being reassured that killer whales in captivity in fact enjoy performing and are living the lavish lifestyle. Their living standards are far more superior to anything found in “dark, scary ocean.”( a term used by SeaWorld’s executives to defend okra captivity.) Yet when the doors are closed we do not see what really goes on. “Blackfish” documents and exposes the inhumane treatment of Orcas and their trainers inside SeaWorld’s corporation. This documentary talks about a major incident that occurred in 2010, the death of...
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...provide a sanctuary for animals that were endangered or at risk of extinction. Unfortunately the intent of zoos has been skewed towards a more commercialized profit turing business. There have been recent incidents bringing this to public light raising public concern for the effectiveness of zoos. Modern zoos no longer serve their original intention and are unethical and cruel to animals. A fundamental question is raised when one considers the ethics of zoos. Should animals be afforded the same rights of life and liberty and humans have? Do animals have the natural, god-given rights afforded to humans? The obvious answer to most people is “no”, animals are not human and therefore do not have right. However, many people believe that animals should be afforded the same basic rights to freedom that humans have, which zoos deny them of. There was a time where zoos were critical to the conservation...
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...into a man-eating beast that has been taken out of its’ natural habitat and placed behind bars. Seeing these animals trapped and put on display for a profit ruins the fun and raises question as to who is responsible for thinking that animal cruelty for profit was a good idea. Gabriela Cowperthwaite exposes the corporate company of SeaWorld in her documentary Blackfish for their negligence to animal captivity and allowing the attacks of innocent people to continue to happen. Along with the theme of animal cruelty, Jurassic World also portrays the company as reckless in pursuit of money and greed. Both...
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...Dolphins Belong to the Wild-- Captivity Harms Them The essay “Orca Encounters” discusses how much humans can help the orcas when they are separated from their family and arrive at our coasts. Should we send them back their pods, or just let them interact with humans? In the text, some experts believe it’s better to let the orcas stay, because the social interaction that the orcas are seeking can be made up by humans, so they may not be interested in returning back. Many other experts believe that the solitary orcas belong to their family, and it’s improper to keep them from returning. Also, the text mentions more scientists agree that “any reunion of wayward cetacean with its pod should happen quickly”(Groc 162). However, there isn’t an example of other cetaceans, and the text doesn’t give any detailed information about what scientists have studied to reach the agreement above. For instance, solitary dolphins are even more common to see than solitary orcas, and many of them have been captured because their kindness and cleverness make people keep them, even though many studies show captivity does harm to the dolphins. Fitness of the dolphins is influenced the most during captivity. As the environment has changed after being captured, dolphins’ emotions have also changed. “[The captivity of dolphins] causes desperation because their basic instincts are obstructed, obviating millions of years of ingrained behavior”(Rivera). Rivera states that mother dolphins take care of...
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...Seaworld houses many aquatic animals, including killer whales, nothing wrong with that right? Wrong, imagine being locked in one room forever. Being captive in confined space does many health damaging things. Holding a living creature captive for no logical reason, other than to rake in money, is a sick business that should be ended. Primarily, Seaworld claims that they assist killer whales that are in need. According to park spokesman Fred Jacobs, Seaworld has helped many whales who were lost or stranded but in at least three cases they have been more interested in sending them into a lifetime of captivity entertaining tourists than releasing them back into the ocean. Being removed from the ocean and sentenced to life in the show biz forcefully...
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...depression caused by their captivity. In all reality, one can never truly understand these animals and what they feel and think; one can only guess. In the poem “Panther,” Rainer Rilke makes her guess pertaining to what an animal feels in captivity in his piece about a panther that is going through tough times in his cage. She begins the poem with, His vision, from the constantly passing bars, has grown so weary that it cannot hold anything else. It seems to him there are a thousand bars; and behind the bars, no world. (1-4) Even though Rilke’s introductory thought may only be a guess, her idea that such an amazing animal can be, for all intensive purposes, in clinical depression is worth taking another look at. What if he is right, and all the zoos and parks in the world are just prison cells for these innocent creatures to just sit and rot? To even come close to a solution, one must go to the very basics of the issue. What gives humans the right to imprison these animals; animals who deserve better than to sit in a small enclosure with thousands of eyes staring at them on a daily basis? It is said that these so called wildlife parks or zoos and aquariums serve multiple purpose; that they are helping making groundbreaking discoveries on the understanding of the animals, educating those who come to visit, and the supposed conservation of animals. But for some reason, those objectives and the manner of achieving them are not up to par. How long one animal last with constant...
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...Period: 3 AP Land & Comp Every day marine mammals are taken from their homes in the ocean and forced to live in terrible conditions in places using them as an attraction to profit off of. Theme parks across the world force these animals to preform tricks for viewer’s amusement, all while living contained in an area the size of a large bathtub. While many parks provide the jobs that come with the experience to see these animals, the conditions in which these animals are kept is really disturbing. After watching the film Blackfish and seeing how brutally these animals are treated it really changes ones perspective of these “amusement” parks. However some parks do rescue sick and mistreated animals for rehabilitation only to release them once the treatment is finished, but ones like SeaWorld take advantage of these beautiful creatures. In the documentary Blackfish director Gabriela Cowperthwaite does an astounding job of portraying this evidence of the Orca whales being taken and abused within the “care” of SeaWorld. Her purpose for creating this film is to increase awareness of the captivity of the Orca whales and the effect it has on the whales and their trainers, also to inform the audience of how SeaWorld misleads the public about the captivity and care of the whales. Blackfish documents and exposes the treatment of Orca whales and their trainers as well as the secretive SeaWorld Corporation. Gabriela Cowperthwaite’s audience was mainly anyone who is concerned about this...
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