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By Jenny Gray

Well-run glossy zoos and aquariums do vital examine and conservation paintings and train viewers in regards to the demanding situations of animals within the wild and the folks striving to save lots of them. they assist viewers to contemplate their influence and consider how they could make a distinction. but for lots of there's a experience of disquiet and a lingering query is still – can sleek zoos be ethically justified?
Zoo Ethics examines the workings of recent zoos and considers the center moral demanding situations that face those that decide to carry and reveal animals in zoos, aquariums or sanctuaries. utilizing acknowledged moral frameworks and case reports of ‘wicked problems’, this e-book explores the worth of animal lifestyles and the affects of contemporary zoos, together with the prices to animals when it comes to welfare and the lack of liberty. It additionally considers the optimistic welfare and wellbeing and fitness results of many animals held in zoos, the elevated awareness and safety for his or her species within the wild, and the joy and schooling of the folks who stopover at zoos.
A thoughtfully researched paintings written in a hugely readable type, Zoo Ethics will empower scholars of animal ethics and veterinary sciences, zoo and aquarium execs and zoo viewers to have an educated view of the demanding situations of compassionate conservation and to advance their very own defendable, moral position.

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