Relationship between animals and humans.

Humankind has long history of relationship with animals. Many people believe that animals play very important role in human life. In this essay I will discuss contemporary issues of animals such as keeping animals in zoos, using animals in scientific experiments as well as advantage and disadvantage having animals at home.

Some people firmly believe that keeping animals in zoos is cruel towards them. Moreover they claim that zoos must not be places for adults and children’s entertainment. Let’s imagine for example the situation when a white bear is in a cage while a temperature of air is more than +25C. It is not humane because all animals need natural habitat. Another important aspect of it is the fact that some species suffer from being in zoos and their longevity is lower than in natural environment. Furthermore, some species are not able to breed in zoos. So it is clear why many people are against keeping animals in zoos.

On the other hand, there are many people who tend to assume that zoos are essential. First of all, many zoos take part in conservation programs. Unfortunately, these day mankind has faced a lot of environmental issues as result of deforestation and global warming. As a consequence of it many unique species have lost their natural habitat. Let’s take for example the fact that many species in Mexico savanna are needed protection because about 50% of land are occupied by sugarcane after deforestation. Another example of it is the fact that global warming influence glaciers negatively in Northern Pole and as a result white bears don’t have enough place to live. Taking into account all these issues zoos have special breeding and conservation programs and it allows to save endangered species and support biodiversity. Second of all, many parents, teachers and educators are inclined to believe that zoos play very important educational role. It is obvious, that children as well as adults have great opportunity to see wild animals such as bears, tigers, horses, monkeys etc. in zoos alive. If we compare watching animals in a zoo with studying them through the textbook or even on the internet we will come to conclusion that first is much more interesting and breathtaking. So after analyzing these facts it is clear why many support idea of zoos.

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