What are some reasons that animals should be in the wild?

Answer 1

it is important for animals to have a habitat because in order to survive they need to live in such places that suit with their interior and exterior structure.the environment affect them a lot, as they depend too much on it, as well as on the other organisms by which they are being surrounded.

Answer 2

wild animals could be kept in captivity but only if they are injured, or need help, also, animals should be kept in captivity so they will not get caught by there prey, also they will get better food to live on.

Answer 3

Wild animals are not acclimated to humans and are living based upon their instincts and learned survivial skills. This makes for a fairly brutal life - every day is a struggle to survive, and the weak and the stupid are killed pretty quickly.

Humans are unique among animals in that we have so transformed our environment that for most of us (at least in the first world countries), we are not at risk of dying from predation or starvation most days. However, in third world countries, places undergoing civil war or anarchy and places that have experienced severe drought or flooding, you can see humans reverting to the same brutal tactics used by wild animals: kill or be killed, defend your territory, breed quickly and often, hoard your food and water against interlopers.

Answer 4

Unless it is a domestic animal (such as a cat of a dog) it belongs in the wild. It belongs there because it still "wild" it could easily turn on you, especially large animals. Also if too many people take animals from the wild it could mess up the balance of nature.

Answer 5

Well, let me sum it up for you. I know you get tired of hearing this.. but it is VERY true! Would you like it if a total stranger tore you away from your home, far from your family, and kept you in a lonely cold box, behind bars, until your death?

Answer 6

Depends what you mean by "better life". Wild animals, where possible, should remain in the wild. Many do seem to live longer in captivity though, but that's because most of their predators are taken away from the picture. In the wild they hunt and are hunted. They belong in the wild and generally know what to do out there.

Domesticated animals, pets, however, would not do well in the wild. If born and raised in a protected environment (as in, shielded from harm) they should not be let loose in the wild because they will not know what to do. If they've had food provided for them their whole life they won't know what to look for in the wild. A reason why people fret if their pet escapes (including predators).

Also, if raising wildlife it could be the same problem as with pets. They have to be raised so they know what to do and can survive out there. they have to know what food to eat, what animals to stay away from, where to sleep, etc.

It is literally "survival of the fittest" in the wild. So I'm not sure about "better life". more like "more natural life" if they come from there, and "downright dangerous" if a pet or injured or hand-raised animal goes out there.

Answer 7

The major difference between the two types of animals is, that those animals kept in cages are fed and looked after by people. While animals in the wild will have to look for food by themselves.

Answer 8

because each animal has an important role in its environment, so if you remove it environmental changes will occur which will effect other animals in that habitat as well. Also, many animals are very important in a certain food chain, and if you remove that animal from its habitat there will be a gap on the food chain and plenty of other animals will be effected.

Answer 9

The simplest answer to this is that wild animals should be in the wild where they are "meant" (designed by evolution) to be. That is also the ideal answer, but unfortunately it is not always the ideal location for survival.

Domestic animals, that have been bred to be docile or bred to be companions should remain with people.

Answer 10

Wild animals should be kept in captivity because

•Keeping animals in captivity can prevent their extinction. Zoos, aquariums, water parks, and other facilities can help to maintain the viability of endangered species when humanity does not do a good enough job of protecting the animals in the wild. One of the best examples of this advantage is the Przewalski’s horse. Hunted to extinction in the wild, there were about a dozen left in captivity at a single zoo in Europe. Working with scientists and conservationists, a breeding program began to create new herds that were eventually released into protected areas.

•One of those regions is the Chernobyl exclusion zone. The herds are doing so well today that the horses are now going back to Mongolia to live in their native environment. If we had not kept some of them in captivity, then this species would likely be extinct.

•2. People can learn more about the animals and the natural world. Doctors and scientists have an opportunity to study the animals with whom we share our planet with greater effectiveness when they are in captivity. That doesn’t mean we should be going out into the wild to take creatures away from their natural habitat. When there are orphaned, abandoned, or injured animals who require an intervention to live, then we can step in to save their lives with these practices.

•When we visit a zoo or another facility that helps to care for the animals, then our monetary contributions help to fund the research that is necessary to improve the quality of life for each species. Without this information, there is the possibility that even more species would be extinct than there are today.

•3. Captivity can provide some animals with better living conditions. Animals that are orphaned or wounded may not have the capability of fending for themselves. There could also be unusual environmental conditions that exist which could put the survival of individuals, herds, or an entire species at risk. By relocating the animals into a captive environment, we are taking advantage of the lesser of two evils. Although we are restricting their migratory instincts or hunting behaviours, we are also giving them an opportunity to continue on with their life instead of perishing because of changing conditions.

•4. Animal companionship provides stress relief for humans. Many animals, especially those who come from a domesticated species, provide a constant source of support and comfort. When you come home at the end of a long day, the entire wiggling body of your dog who is super happy to see you can be a welcome sight. Their unconditional love for us is something that can help all of us get through difficult patches in life. Even if it seems otherwise, animals are not judging your choices.

•Learning how to care for an animal helps people to develop a deeper sense of empathy. Dogs and cats teach us how to be more compassionate people. When they are present in your home, then they can provide a barrier of resistance to loneliness and depression.

•5. Animals can help us to stay safe. Even if we have pets who are in captivity by definition in our homes, we create a circumstance where our space becomes their space. Owning a dog helps people to feel safe because they can act as a guard against intruders. There are numerous instances when dogs and cats have helped to save human lives because of the deep relationships they form with us.

•Saco was one of those dogs. He was on a fishing trip with a teen and his aunt when their car fell into a gully. After surviving the accident by being thrown from the vehicle, Saco fended off the coyotes who tried to attack while helping to retrieve water. At night, the dog helped to keep the boy warm.