Should endangered animals be bred in captivity?

Answer 1

Animals should not be kept in captivity because then they can not find others of their kind and breed on their own. Instead, they are forced to breed with whatever else is there. They also begin to lack abilities that are vital in surviving on their own. Now their young also will not know enough and will die if put back in nature. If we keep breeding in captivity then all the animals will die. Basically, by keeping animals in captivity we are improving chances of their extinction.

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answ2. But there are captive breeding programs for such as the Kakapo, a nocturnal parrot that is essentially flightless. And also for other rare species.

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No you should not breed animals in captivity unless the species is this-close to extinction, and then you should make their environment as realistic to their natural environment as possible. Also you should raise them as if they were in the wild and as soon as there is a good number of healthy animals, release them into the wild to build up the natural population. If they're not wild, do the same thing minus the releasing part because then they won't survive.

Answer 2

animals should not be kept in captivity because one reason is because they could get deadly diseases and it's not fair that whales should have to be kept in small pools and forced to perform daily

Answer 3

Yes.

Additional Information: This can be answered both yes and no. Depending on what your priorities are and what long term goals you may have. Although captivity is stressful, restrictive and so completely alien to some species of wild animals, they can't adapt enough to survive, and eventually expire. There are some species on a fast course to extinction, rather than allowing that, a better path might be to protect them in captivity. While not all species respond to captive breeding, many do very well once we understand them. Then work to build a productive breeding program, with the hopes of reintroducing the species back into the wild sometime in the future. The stress of captivity on the species would have to be considered, and then determined if that was too dangerous for the overall well-being of the animal, since that is what you are trying to protect in the first place. If you are trying to educate, or increase interest in the animals, then the ability to expose people to them in close quarters is important. To spark feelings such as; interest, compassion, empathy, and wonder, a person needs to have the time to watch animals interact with other animals, and with people. They need to observe them feeding, drinking, at play and when they care for their young. All of these activities are a major part of any animals life, and it's that behavior that reaches out and touches people. Without animals inside some type of restricted space, the chance of seeing this side of the wild animals in person, is highly unlikely for the average person. Anytime a wild animal is considered for captivity, there should be some form of evaluation of the species' ability to adapt to such drastic change. Some way to determine what level of stress the circumstances, (transport, exams, and final destination), will create for each different species. With the use of some type of measurement system, then it could help pair animals with type of transport and their final destination. As well as determine which species should not be moved even if they need special help for whatever purpose. Many times we can set up areas to protect and work with a species in their own region. It's horrid when any animal is taken from the wild, only to slowly die of shock in a cage. Of equal Horror, is to allow a wondrous beast to die out, much of the time due directly to man's influence, without making a serious effort to prevent it's demise. For more details, please see the sites listed below.

Answer 4

I think the answer to this question is a matter of opinion. And in my opinion, it's yes. Some endangered animals needs human intervention in order for their species to not be extinct. In the wild, animals tend to have lesser chance to reproduce. Also, their offsprings do not always survive due to natural reasons. In captivity, we have the technology to intervene and help increase their survivability rate, thus securing the next generation of their specific species.

Answer 5

Wild animals are, by definition, not kept anywhere. They are free to roam where they want. Captive animals are kept in cages, pens, enclosures, pools or similar. Wild animals may be protected in forest preserves, national parks or similar.

Answer 6

There are currently an estimated 70 billion animals in captivity in agriculture. More than 100 million of animals are in captivity in laboratories. Untold millions of animals are in captivity in pet breeding facilities and human homes. Approximately 1 million animals are in captivity in zoos. Thousands of animals are in captivity in circuses.

Many people believe that humans should not keep any animal in captivity. Others believe that it's okay to adopt dogs, cats, and other pets, but not to breed new animals into existence for the sole purpose of being pets.

Answer 7

No, they can cost you your life if you are not extremely wary at all times. do NOT bring anything in your house until a vet checked it.

Answer 8

Wild animals are kept in a cage but sometimes in there own little room

Answer 9

yes they should

Answer 10

no