Date of Award

12-2009

Degree Type

Dissertation/Thesis

Department

Environmental Science

Advisor(s)

John Van Buren

Abstract

Many people defend zoos, claiming that they provide great opportunities in education, scientific research, and the overall preservation of wildlife worldwide. However, many people will take the opposing side, arguing that it is wrong to deprive animals of their natural habitats and lifestyles. One of the greatest controversies of our time pertains to the moral issues associated with keeping animals in captivity, such as in zoos and aquariums.

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