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I so agree. It will forever be hard for me to go to a zoo after spending time in Namibia. Though I do support conservation and reproduction efforts for endangered and threatened species, some of which take place in zoos. It is a tough call in some instances, especially for animals that are not being protected in their natural habitat.
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I know what you mean. We saw, what our guide described as, over 1,000 elephants in one sighting last year. Seeing a few in small enclosures, and then in their handling pens, just did not get me excited. But if that is the only place they are safe….so be it. Somehow, I think if they are the last of their species then poachers will find a way….
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Lovely shots. Makes me sad to see animals in cages. They belong on the grasslands in Africa ❤
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Agreed…but with all the poaching in Africa we may need to keep animals in a zoo to keep the species alive.
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Unfortunately, poaching is such a huge industry, that looking after our precious animals is a losing battle. That is why private game farms are more common. Granted, not all zoos are equal, but there are some that take animal preservation seriously, and as you say – in the future, that may sadly be the only place left to keep a species alive.
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Ahh, that is sad.
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It is
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Great photos. Love the stripes.
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And I am a Collingwood supporter – Australian Rules Football. You either love or hate the team….and they have the black and white vertical stripes. Zebras could be my favourite animal 🙂
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I agree but aren’t they such beautiful animals? So unique in their coloring. It reminds of my little grandson’s favorite movie, Madagascar.
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Agree totally…which is why I felt they looked lifeless, particularly after seeing herds(?) of them galloping around in Kruger Park and Botswana. The zebras in Madagascar had/have personality, like zebras in the wild. Sadly, however, zoos are probably the only places our grandchildren (I don’t have any on the horizon☺️) will be able to see many of these animals in a few years/decades.
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