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Discuss the extent to which zoo's can play a role in the conservation of endangered species.
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Discuss the extent to which zoo's can play a role in the conservation of endangered species. The answer to this question is very controversial. In recent years, as more people are becoming aware of the suffering of zoo animals, zoos have been finding it extremely hard to justify their existence. Many groups believe that the true purpose for the existence of zoos is not to conserve a diversity of species within the animal and plant kingdoms, as some groups believe, but exploiting the animals largely for public viewing. Zoos claim they have important roles in education, conservation and research, but I believe that this is only to a certain extent. As far as education goes, the 'Born Free' organisation says that while the showing of wild films and documentaries can generate an active interest, the physical presence of the zoo animals is 'usually unnecessary'. They also state that despite the fact that...
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