Animal cruelty in zoos worldwide contributing to the endangerment and extinction of various species.
Give 1 reasons why zoos can be bad for the environment.
Some animals like polar bears for example, use so many resources to keep them alive in unnatural settings.
What massive land mammal can be very hard to reintroduce to the wild because of the complex social structures within herds?
Elephants
Give 3 examples of how animals are treated inhumanely in zoos.
Performing stunts, petting, stroking, and taking selfies.
How does the Animal Welfare act (AWA) protect animals?
Animal Welfare acts protects animals by requiring zoos and aquariums to provide basic care and to be licensed
What are the purposes of zoos?
The purpose of zoos to help create a learning environment and sanctuary for animal recovery
Give 2 reasons why keeping animals in captivity can be harmful for the animals?
Elephants in zoos often suffer from diseases, giraffes do not have enough space to roam like they would in the wild, and many animals experience bad living conditions.
The reintroduction of what speedy cat to the wild can be difficult because of its reduced hunting skills after years of captivity?
Cheetahs
True or False: Animals are used to gain profits, more than focusing on their development.
True
What happens to unique and rare baby animals when they grow up?
These baby animals are often sold in marketplaces or sent to the slaughterhouse to be harvested
How many zoos are estimated to be in America?
2,000-3,000 specifically 2,400
Why cant animals born into captivity return to the wild?
The way zoos run, completely changes the perspective on the behavior and treatment of the animals
What large, horned mammals face significant struggles when reintroduced to the wild, including poaching threats and difficulty adapting to unfamiliar environments after years in captivity?
Rhinos
What term describes stroking, petting, and cuddling with mammals and animals?
Inhumane Animal Treatment
Why do some zoos fail to follow Animal Welfare Act (AWA)?
Zoos fail to follow AWA because of the obscure rules, leading them confused and unsure, so most of these facilities lack licences and an healthy environment for the animals
True or false? the AWA (Animal Welfare Act) have a Citizen Suit provision
False
What can happen when an animal in captivity can’t live the same way they would in nature
Animals in zoos often can't live the way they would in nature, which can make them stressed and unhealthy.
What endangered species was reintroduced into Yellowstone which restored the balance in the ecosystem?
Wolves
The name of what organization stands for WAZA.
World Association of Zoos and Aquariums
What does it mean to accredit a zoo?
To accredit a zoo is when an organization, such as AZA (Association of Zoos and Aquariums) approves them because of its superb treatment of its animals
What range was AWA, Animal Welfare Act released?
1963-1968 (specifically 1966)
How does animal cruelty in zoos around the world contribute to the endangerment and extinction of species, and what can be done to protect animals in the wild instead of keeping them in captivity?
Animal cruelty in zoos harms species by disrupting their natural behavior and health, making it harder for them to survive in the wild.
List 1 of the 3 extinct tiger breeds due to poaching and deforestation.
The Java, Caspian or Bali Tiger
How do these Inhumane Animals Treatments affect the quality of life of the animals?
It damages the animals’ mental and physical well-being.
What is the price to feed baby bears in an Idaho roadside zoo?
It costs 45$ to feed a baby bear
How has zoos taken advantage of the overall purpose of zoos
They focus more on profit, using animals for advertisements and amusement.