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In conclusion, Zoologist should allow flamingos in zoos because they are pleasing to look at, so that zoologists can observe the flamingos’ health, and the easier access the flamingos have to food. Flamingos are very interesting to observe. Along with being interesting to observe, the flamingos will exist a lot longer in captivity than they would in the wild.  The flamingos’ access to food is also a positive because it is easier to come about when they live in captivity, they simply do not have to find the food. Hopefully, people will realize how beautiful and interesting flamingos are, which is why they should be in zoos.

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Melissa Gish states that flamingos in zoos are given red algae to provide the carotenoid needed to provide the flamingos their crimson color displayed in their feathers (19). “Flamingo” states that some zoos, such as the San Diego Zoo, will also provide an exclusive pellet that contains all the nutrients and carotenoid the flamingos need (www.sandiegozoo.org). “Flamingos and Zoos” also tells about how the pellets contain the certain pigments for the flamingos’ feathers to remain the red, pink, and orange colors (www.flamingos-world.com). “Flamingo” informs their readers how the flamingos intake their food in the wild. The flamingos start by sucking water and mud through the beginning of the bill. The flamingo then has to force it back through the sides. Then deep plates, also known as lamellae, imitate tiny filters by corralling shrimp along with other tiny creatures. After the tiny creatures have been filtered out of the mud, the flamingos will eat the tiny creatures and shrimp. The flamingos will need to feed normally, as they would in the wild, so the zoo provides a water origin just for the flamingos by their food. This is the natural way flamingos would get their food in the wild (www.sandiegozoo.org). Flamingos being in zoos help the flamingos because the carotenoid is so much easier for them to come by.

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“Flamingos and Zoos” acknowledges the fact that the lifespan of flamingos in captivity is up to fifty years. Flamingos living in the wild may only live up to twenty-five to thirty years. Flamingos in captivity have allowed zoologists to have a wonderful source of research to study. The information on how the flamingos live and advance has helped the zoologists to find ways to make flamingos living in the wild exceptional. Aspirations have been made to make sure the zoo environment is well adaptable for the flamingos so they do not fly away. The fact that the flamingos do not fly away shows that the flamingos are truly happy and content with their new environment. Keeping a close watch on the flamingos’ health helps to identify the bacteria that cause diseases. Keeping a close watch on the flamingos’ health will help zoologists figure out what things might be killing large numbers of flamingos in the wild. If the zoologists catch the things that are killing the flamingos in the wild early enough, zoologists can prevent the killing from happening again causing the number of flamingos in the wild to remain high (www.flamingos-world.com). Flamingos being in zoos are a positive aspect because it helps zoologists save the ones endangered by diseases in the wild.

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“Flamingos and Zoos” states that flamingos are one of the most popular animals that people will see in captivity. They are both very interesting and stunning to look at. Without flamingos being in zoos, most people would never be able to see them in person. Flamingos being in zoos and other captivity offer a place where research and observations can be gathered (www.flamingos-world.com). People find flamingos to be very interesting.

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Should flamingos be embodying in zoos? Google states “A flamingo is a tall wading bird with mainly pink or scarlet plumage and long legs and a long neck. It has a heavy bent bill that is held upside down in the water in order to filter-feed on small organisms” (www.google.com). Zoologist should allow flamingos in zoos because they are pleasing to look at, so that zoologists can observe the flamingo’s health, and the easier access the flamingos have to food.