To be put into a cell, like at a zoo, but this term can be used for people too. Prisoners of war, slavery, and other things like that are good examples of being held in captivity. Another example would be a cat, completely dependent on a human for life, but takes every chance to be its own being and to get away. A cat might need us for life, but they are naturally independent... we just domesticated them and now they have no choice but to put up with us.
its the opposite of an animal being in the wild
Where a animal lives or loves to live...
If a coyote is being held or protected in captivity it will live for about 20 years.
If a coyote is being held or protected in captivity it will live for about 20 years.
Captivity means to be captured and held against your will. Fetters are basically chains and shackles used to restrict your movement and to stop you from escaping from the people who have captured you.
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The prisoner was held in captivity for 30 years after killing the man.
The word "captivity" is found on page 30 in the book "Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White. It is used in the context of Templeton the rat mentioning it to Wilbur the pig about being held in captivity if he doesn't become famous.
two that are being held in captivity. they are trying to breed them but unfortunetly the female cant have babys
Captivity is a state of being contained in a specific area or captured. In a typical context, an animal that was "bred in captivity" isn't born in the wild.
Babylonia, Greece and Rome all held the entire territory of Israel in captivity.
Hebrew for "being held by the heels"
Being temporarily suspended or unused.
It is very important to save the ferrets. Black-footed ferrets are endangered and nearly extinct. A few of them are being held in captivity for breeding.