That’s terrible!

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‘Inbreeding is an Issue - Because zoos are essentially very controlled environments that are focused on growing the population of certain species in captivity, they are often limited in their options for breeding. This means that inbreeding is a serious issue across zoos everywhere with offspring often being born of sibling animals. According to MSN, “the practice can cause mental and physical handicaps" and more. The white tiger is a perfect example of inbreeding. Although it’s a beautiful cat to look at, many cubs are born with health issues.

Animals are getting HUGE and it's Plaguing Zoos - Throughout most zoos across the world, it has become common for a significant number of animals to be overweight. Two major factors contribute to this harsh reality. Zoo animals simply do not get the necessary exercise to keep body fat from becoming an issue and they are also fed several meals throughout the day.

Conservation Can Set Animals Back - It should be noted that conservation efforts by zoos are done with the best intentions, focused on the preservation of species and individual animals in danger of extinction or loss of life. But it’s also important to note that despite their great intentions, conservation efforts can set animals back a great deal. When an animal is brought into captivity to help with conservation efforts, many times it can never be set back into the wild because it has lost much of its ability to survive under such extreme conditions after being given so much specific care. Hunting prey, escaping predators, socialization and other important skills can be lacking after being in captivity, which would all lead to a short life in the wild if ever released.

Escape Attempts Aren’t Unheard Of - Although this might sound like something out of a movie, it is not uncommon for animals to attempt to escape from their enclosures or the zoo, altogether. It is impossible to know why escapes are prevalent, but it should come as no surprise that many experts believe zoo animals become tired of their limited space and stunted experiences in captivity. Some of the more impressive attempts typically come from the primate family as their brains are more highly developed, resulting in constructing makeshift ladders out of the bamboo and branches found in their enclosures as well as the destruction of recording devices.

Zoochosis is a Real Thing - Defined by dictionary.com as “atypical behaviour brought on by activity”, zoochosis is a real condition that countless zoo animals experience during their lifetime. Because captivity is not a natural living environment to them, animals can begin to act differently to cope with the severe change, which includes aggressive behavior, nervous twitches and many other symptoms. Zookeepers have to be on the lookout for these problems, ready to help address them.

So is Zoothanasia - As the name suggests, a harsh truth when it comes to zoos is the practice of having to deal with population control. When there are far too many offspring of a certain species and neighboring zoos aren’t ready to take them in, many are confronted with the reality of having to put them to sleep. In many cases, zoos make every attempt to transfer them or at the very least, send them to sanctuaries or facilities, hoping for their survival. ’ (Source)

And those are just a few of the reasons why the giraffes want to leave the zoo. Isn’t that terrible?

Let’s continue – What language is that?

Start at the beginning - What are the giraffes trying to say?