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Should zoos and aquariums exist? - Coggle Diagram
Should zoos and aquariums exist?
History & background
Zoos and aquarium were created because scientists wanted to research about animals and their behavior.
The first zoo was opened in Paris, France in 1793. The first aquarium was opened in the London zoo in 1853.
King Ashur-bel-kala of the Middle Assyrian Empire created zoological and botanical gardens.
There is about 10,000 zoos in the world with over 6000 animal species.
Argument #1- Zoos are just trying to get money.
The number one priority of a zoo is to make money
Zoos and aquariums are just used for entertainment
Zoos are a business
Hook
Have you ever asked what is better for animals? Or whats better for God's creations?
" I became very critical about zoos and ciruses and keeping animals in captivity, I wish it was against the law." -Christopher Walken
Thesis statement
Zoos and aquariums should not exist because the way they care for animals isn't healthy for them and they could be harming them. Zoos aren't taking care of the animals because they are only trying to make money.
specialized info
There are 151 zoos just in Canada alone.
Animals suffer physically and mentally while being enclosed.
There is 200+ aquariums in the world, way less then zoos.
Argument #2- Zoos and aquariums causing harming to animals
Zoos and Aquariums are psychologically harming to the animals brain.
They cause the animals to have abnormal behavior and in worse cases to be more aggressive.
zoos and aquariums can also cause animals to die faster if not cared for.
Argument #3- are the animals being harmed in zoos ands aquariums?
animals that are being held in zoos or aquariums are definitely mistreated.
Zoos are not needed but just for entertainment, they are taking animals from their habitat and putting them into captivity
some of the zoos can include the animals having humans interactions which can lead to physical harm or lots of stress.