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Zoos Don’t Help Animals

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Zoos Don’t Help Animals

Robin Hanson
Apr 13, 2010
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Zoos Don’t Help Animals

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There remains no compelling evidence for the claim that zoos and aquariums promote attitude change, education, or interest in conservation in visitors.

More here. HT Marc Bekoff who notes:

Elephants in captivity lived an average of 19 years compared to 56 years in the wild.

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