2 Types of Animal Life: Animal Life in the Wild vs. Animal Life in captivity
writer: MARYAM KALEEM
the beauty of wildlife |
Captive animal life is a contradiction because it's not really animal life at all. Animals that are kept captive have been taken away from their natural habitat and are no longer living a natural life. They can't go on runs with their family or eat something they caught for lunch like they would if they were free to roam an open field; instead, these animals are confined to cages or enclosures for most (or all) of their lives and fed whatever food humans deem appropriate for them to eat. Most animals do not make good captive animals. If you happen to see an animal in a zoo or other animal facility, you will notice that they are pacing back and forth across their enclosure - this is because these animals need room to move around as much as possible! So when people come into contact with captive animal life, we usually think about how horrible it must be for the animals. But we also shouldn't forget about those beautiful creatures out there who get to live freely every day.
What are examples of both types?
Differences between animals in captivity and animals in the wild
wild animal chart |
domestic animal chart |
Are zoos necessary? Why or why not?
Should we breed animals that would otherwise be considered endangered?
How can we keep wildlife thriving while keeping them safe from people?