Tiger is a wild animal and usually thrives on the top of the food chain within its original ecosystem. They used the chasing feeding method, in which they chase their food. In the wilderness, the preys usually are large, hooved, and of high quality animals such as deer, antelope, or even horse in some cases. The term “tiger” are derived from the Latin word tigris, in which it mean “a spotted tiger hound of Actaeon” (Harper, 2014). This “big cat” falls within the genus Panthera, where some researchers suggest that it was derived from old French word “pantere” that mean “the yellowish animal”. According to Pocock (1939), this species are named as Panthera tigris. In South East Asia, some of the major names that implement the official rules and regulations for the captive managements are the South East Asian Zoos Association (SEAZA), TRAFFIC Southeast Asia, and World Wildlife Fund (WWF). Besides that, one of the important international agency that regulates and improves the wildlife policy is the American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) and they had implemented several plans that benefits the survival of selected endangered species. One of their plan that benefit global tiger population is the Species Survival Plans (SSP), in which they focused on reinforcing the wild population and at the same time, establishing and prioritizing research, conservation, and management activities (Association of Zoos & Aquarium (AZA), 2009). Some of the locally established Malaysian wildlife agencies are Malaysian Conservation Alliance for Tiger (MYCAT), Malaysian Nature Society, Department of Wildlife and National Parks Peninsular Malaysia, Wildlife Conservation Society-Malaysia Programme and WWF-Malaysia (The Malayan Tiger, 2010). Most of them a... ... middle of paper ... ...-day-at-surabaya-zoo/ Webadmin. (2010). More animals in critical condition at Surabaya’s alleged Zoo of Death. Retrieved from http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/archive/more-animals-in-critical-condition-at-surabayas-alleged-zoo-of-death/391758/ Waspada Online. (2011). Surabaya zoo releases 40 endangered birds into Bali National Park. Retrieved from http://waspada.co.id/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=200509:surabaya-zoo-releases-40-endangered-birds-into-bali-national-park&catid=30:english-news&Itemid=101 Villanen, I. (2014). Food for Surabaya Zoo animals in East Java, Indonesia. Retrieved from https://www.change.org/petitions/food-for-surabaya-zoo-animals-in-east-java-indonesia Muslims Worldwide. (2014). Animal torture: the Muslim Zoo of Death in Indonesia. Retrieved from https://themuslimissue.wordpress.com/2014/04/19/the-muslim-zoo-of-death-in-indonesia/
Considering the many challenges animals face in the wild, it is understandable that people may be eager to support zoos and may feel that they are protective facilities necessary for animal life. In the article “ Zoos Are Not Prisons. They Improve the Lives of Animals”, Author Robin Ganzert argues that Zoos are ethical institutions that enrich the lives of animals and ultimately protect them. Statistics have shown that animals held in captivity have limited utilitarian function resulting in cramped quarters, poor diets, depression, and early death for the animals thus, proving that Zoos are not ethical institutions that support and better the lives of animals as author Robin Ganzert stated (Cokal 491). Ganzert exposes the false premise in stating
Zoos. Mercy for Animals, A voice for the rights of all animals. 4th Sept 2011
The number of animals that are burned, crippled, poisoned, and abused adds up to over 100 million each year (11 Facts). Those animals’ lives are just as important as a human life and the lack of respect for these intelligent creatures is astonishing. The
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Citizens visit thousands of zoos worldwide to admire and satisfy their curiosity of the beautiful wild animals that mother nature has to offer. Zoos have been around for hundreds of years and have become a known tradition for numerous school field trips and family outings. The ongoing debate between animal rights activists along with zoo officials remains to be a question of concern, should wild animals be removed from their natural habitats to live in city zoos for education and entertainment purposes?
This is just one of the countless barbaric tortures forced upon animals. Studies show that in 1994, over 3,500 animals were killed in the United Kingdom, with almost another 21,000 more used in France for cosmetic purposes only (Celebrities, 95). These numbers reflect totals in only two countries. Research by Congress estimates that as many as 22 million animals are used annually for experimental research (Testing, 96). This research is funded by over $5 billion in tax revenue (Bio-Med, 97).
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Since approximately 1250 B.C., ancient Egyptians had created and practiced the capture and display of animals in what are now known as zoos (Fravel). Records describe such exotic animals as birds, lions, giraffes, and tigers in captivity (Fravel). Since then, zoos have continued to entertain millions with the exciting chance to view exotic animals up close and personal. Even in ancient Greece, exotic animals were on display in fighting arenas, and in enclosed viewing areas. Originally in America, zoos were just created so that royalty and the wealthy could flaunt their exotic animals to the public (Leolupus). Today, with species threatened and habitats disappearing worldwide, zoos are serving a new purpose other than the mere exhibition of animals – conservation. (Fravel). When you think of a zoo, you either think of a fun, entertaining place that provides close-up and exciting exhibits of wild animals that you would otherwise never get the chance to see, or a place where people keep suffering, unhappy animals captive just for entertainment and display. However, despite whichever view you hold, and despite the stereotypes, some zoos have evolved to serve alternative and helpful purposes. Although some zoos face controversy due to allegations such as lack of space and quality care, neglect, and cruelty, some zoos have programs specifically designed to help and protect animal species. For example, these zoos have programs that help such conservation efforts as breeding.
As if that alone isn’t enough to prove that zoos are cruel and unfair, there are many professionals and experts who gravely look down upon zoos, too. Delcianna Winders, director with the PETA foundation, said “Renowned oceanographer Jean-Michel Cousteau reported that he was forever changed after witnessing a captive dolphin commit suicide by ramming his head into a tank wall.... ... middle of paper ... ...
All around the world, zoos and circuses are merely entertaining places to visit animals doing what they would in the wild or performing mind blowing tricks. Although zoos are said to be a learning environment and circuses just a harmless show, these environments are some of the most threatening to wild animals. What these people do not see are the horrors that happen behind the curtains or behind closed doors. These people do not witness the constant brutality or the constant neglect that animals in zoos and circuses experience almost every day. *Due to abusive environments and lack of resources critical to their development, wild animals should not be used for entertainment purposes.
When bred in captivity, animals are oblivious to their natural habitats and how to socially interact with their species. The article “Animals Used as Entertainment” lists rodeos, circuses, bullfighting, horse racing, cockfighting, dog fighting, and zoos as examples of the many ways animals are used in entertainment. Circuses and zoos are the two most relevant forms of animal mistreatment. Both of these are sources of entertainment for children and adults. Zoos declare that they are used for mostly educational purposes and preserving various species, but the reality is that they fall short on both (“Animals Used”).
Most people relate the Bald Eagle to the United States, furthermore, the Malayan Tiger has the same reference to Malaysia, this is one of the main reasons why travelers come to Malaysia, and now there are less than two-hundred fifty left in the wild today because of their homes being destroyed to become roads and new homes for people and poaching too (The Malaysian Insight). Now people come to zoos to just see this beloved species, and this is the only way to assure protection of the tiger, and to educate on what a visitor could do to help maintain and increase the wild population back to five thousand like it was in the wild (The Malaysian
This provides a legal safety net to stop and slow down the loss of plant and animal species. They hold federal agencies and others accountable for complying with laws protecting rare/endangered animals using persuasion and cooperation. They recommend increased funding for private landowners and conservation programs that could benefit animals. They protect and restore habitats that were lost. NWF also reduces threats to wildlife that can lead to endangerment including loss of habitat and pollution. India is now halting tiger tourism to prevent extinction of the animals. About 1,411 of these animals live in the wild, and they are in danger of being “loved to death.” Experts fear these big cats will become extinct in only five years. Poaching is the main reason for many deaths, but tourism has also impacted the tigers. The tourist vehicles drive away the tigers prey and hotels have been built over passageways the tigers used to travel from one place to another. Alligators, Bald Eagles, Wolves, Grizzly Bears, and Whooping Cranes were all saved by the U.S Endangered Species Act (ESA). The WWF is addressing the major threats to Australia’s