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It depens on what animal you mean
some live longer in captivity and some live shorter lives in captivity,
but normally animals have much better lives in Zoos some zoos that is.
Not all Zoos treat animals well.
But I have to say the NC Zoo is one of the best jkjk
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Do anaimals live longer in a zoo then a wild anaimal?
animals live longer in the zoo then the wild because there is a steadier food balance in a zoo than in the wild there is also not any predators in the zoo in the cage they are in.
How much longer do animals live in the wild than the zoos?
The median life expectancy of a 1-year-old dolphin in human care is about 25 years, which is about twice what it is for animals in the wild. So I'm guessing they live longer in zoos.
Why do endangered animals live out in the wild?
Beleive it or not an endangered species would live longer in the wild than in captivity. They also have a better chance of reproducing young in the wild,giving them a better chance of not being endangered.
Why common wombat live longer in a zoo than in the wild?
All advanced animals live longer in a zoo than in the wild. This is because they are free from predation, they are given all the food and resources they need to survive by the zookeepers, and they are given treatment for any diseases or ailments they might have that could kill them in the wild.
How do the animals live longer in captivity than in the wild?
Animals in captivity often live longer in captivity than in the wild for many reasons.1.] No hunters2.]No natural predators3.]Always have food and water available4.] Have veterinary care available5.] Beasts of burden like elephants, oxen, mules etc. are not made to work.
How much longer do animal live in the wild than in the zoo?
The median life expectancy of a 1-year-old dolphin in human care is about 25 years, which is about twice what it is for animals in the wild. So I'm guessing they live longer in zoos.
Do animals in the zoo live longer than wild animals in the wild?
Yes. Animals are safe from predators in captivity. Also, veterinarians have a major role in the prolonging of animals lives. http://onthescene.blogs.foxnews.com/2008/04/10/longevity-of-zoo-animals-increasing/
Why do wild animals live longer than zoo animals?
Because they don't die in starvation or lack of water in zoos. Also there are no predators and it is possible to treat diseases.
Do circus animals live longer than animals in the wild?
they live longer in captivity but they aren't happy because they are whiped and beated so they will preform good on stage and then the people will make more money (im doing a report on this so i know all about it
How long do animals live in the zoo than in the wild?
animals in zoos lifes are cut by about 20% from ones in the wild
Do animals in captivity live longer than animals in the wild?
Yes and no. The depending factor is how well the animal is taken care of in captivity. If it is not given the right environment or fed correctly it will not live. Animals in the wilderness at least can fend for themselves for the most part.
Do zoo animals die younger?
No. In fact, most animals living in a zoo live longer than animals in the wild. That's because There aren't any predators, there's plenty of food, etc.
