Zoos and Wildlife Flashcards
1
Q
Give a definition of a zoo
A
A park or an institution in which living animals are kept and usually exhibited to the public
2
Q
List 7 ethical concerns raised by zoos
A
- Animals taken from the wild
- Suffering related to capture and transport
- Concerns over quality of captive care
- Confinement
- Fate of surplus animals
- ‘Disrespectful’ to use animals in this way
- Zoos vary enormously in quality
3
Q
List 5 justifications for zoos
A
- Entertainment
- Education
- Research
- Species preservation
- Encouraging respect for wildlife
4
Q
What are eco-centric ethics primarily concerned with?
A
systems or structures
5
Q
List four justifications for rehabilitation
A
Better welfare
research
conservation
public education
