1. The Problem with Animal Captivity
The United States General Accounting Office (GAO, 2000) noted the fact that zoological institutions were instrumental in quickly identifying the virus, which brought into focus the value of public and animal health agencies working together in partnership in studying health issues for humans, domestic animals, wildlife, and animals in captivity. ... Zoos tend to the needs individual animal on a daily basis, so zoo personnel are quickly attuned to illnesses. ... In summary, zoos are not needed. ...
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