Animals in Captivity - Alondra Dejesus Zeferino by Alondra Zeferino

alondrazeferino05 — 2023-12-09 06:10:50 UTC

There are many ways on which animals in captivity are being harmed by their caregivers. While, there are a few ways that captive animals are benefiting.

Can animals in captivity develop mental health problems while being enclosed?

alondrazeferino05 — 2023-12-09 06:13:55 UTC

Yes, not only can these animals become depressed, they can show signs of anxiety. These captive animals become restless and bored without stimulus. Once their mental health deteriorates is when these animals start to develop anxiety along with depression.

alondrazeferino05 — 2023-12-09 06:15:55 UTC

Are animals in captivity benefiting more than being harmed?

alondrazeferino05 — 2023-12-09 06:16:20 UTC

I truly believe that these animals health should be number one priority

alondrazeferino05 — 2023-12-09 06:24:11 UTC

Why are animals who are becoming extinct held captive ?

alondrazeferino05 — 2023-12-09 06:30:24 UTC

When animals start to be come extinct there are many ways in which conservations programs try and help. They began by protecting, restoring and connecting the habitats.

Conclusion

alondrazeferino05 — 2023-12-09 06:41:02 UTC

Yes there are instances in which endangered animals are being helped. This can not be said about the large majority of captive animals. Not only are there suffering mentally but physically as out in the wild they would have far more space.

What's the worst that can happen?

alondrazeferino05 — 2023-12-09 06:45:20 UTC

The worst part is these captive animals can result in self harm. “It's a psychological disorder that makes animals have repetitive behaviors like bar biting, pacing and self-harm.” Its truly heart breaking to hear that there are captive animals out hurting themselves as they're suffering deeply.