Tiger Who Killed Zoo Visitor in India Was Being Held Captive
The News
The white tiger who, on Tuesday, killed a 20-year old man who jumped into his enclosure at the New Delhi Zoo should have not been there in the first place. That’s because he, like the others being held against their will, is a wild animal.
In their natural habitat, tigers hunt for prey, raise their cubs, swim long distances, establish territories and forge relationships. In a zoo, they pace back and forth, unable to perform any of the activities that make their lives worth living.
Your Turn
Wild animals are innocent; so why do we put them in jail? They are also living beings, so why do we display them like exhibits?
Zoos are cruel; exploitive; and unnecessary. They teach children that kidnapping and holding others captive are acceptable behaviors. Future generations will assuredly look at the images of wild animals in captivity with the same disgust that we reserve for images of humans who were held against their will.
Learn more about why holding animals captive in zoos is cruel. And then speak out.
I have always disagreed with zoos and keeping wild animals in captivity. Even if you’re not an activist, it’s obvious it is unnecessary to have zoos. They have nothing to do with kindness to animals or protecting them it’s another way to make money off of them.