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Why zoos are good
Cambridge 14 | Test 4 | Passage 2
Why zoos are good
In my view, It is perfectly possible for many species of animals living in zoos or wildlife parks to have a quality of life as high as, or higher than, in the wild. Animals in good zoos get a varied and high-quality diet with all the supplements required, and any illnesses they might have will be treated. Their
movement might be somewhat restricted, but they have a safe environment in which to live, and they are spared bullying and social ostracism by others of their kind. They do not suffer from the threat or stress of predators, or the irritation and pain of parasites or injuries. The average captive animal will have a greater life expectancy compared with its wild counterpart, and will not die of drought, or starvation or in the jaws of
a predator. A lot of very nasty things happen to truly “wild” animals that simply don’t happen in good zoos, and to view a life that is “free” as one that is automatically “good” is, I think, an error.
ostracism (noun) [uncountable]
/ˈɑː.strə.sɪ.zəm/
the action of intentionally not including someone in a social group or activity
bullying (noun) [uncountable]
the behaviour of a person who hurts or frightens someone smaller or less powerful, often forcing that person to do something they do not want to do
life expectancy noun [ C usually singular or U ]
/ˈlaɪf ɪkˌspek.tən.si/
the length of time that a living thing, especially a human being, is likely to live
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By LingophoenixCambridge 14 | Test 4 | Passage 2
Why zoos are good
In my view, It is perfectly possible for many species of animals living in zoos or wildlife parks to have a quality of life as high as, or higher than, in the wild. Animals in good zoos get a varied and high-quality diet with all the supplements required, and any illnesses they might have will be treated. Their
movement might be somewhat restricted, but they have a safe environment in which to live, and they are spared bullying and social ostracism by others of their kind. They do not suffer from the threat or stress of predators, or the irritation and pain of parasites or injuries. The average captive animal will have a greater life expectancy compared with its wild counterpart, and will not die of drought, or starvation or in the jaws of
a predator. A lot of very nasty things happen to truly “wild” animals that simply don’t happen in good zoos, and to view a life that is “free” as one that is automatically “good” is, I think, an error.
ostracism (noun) [uncountable]
/ˈɑː.strə.sɪ.zəm/
the action of intentionally not including someone in a social group or activity
bullying (noun) [uncountable]
the behaviour of a person who hurts or frightens someone smaller or less powerful, often forcing that person to do something they do not want to do
life expectancy noun [ C usually singular or U ]
/ˈlaɪf ɪkˌspek.tən.si/
the length of time that a living thing, especially a human being, is likely to live