Zoos are disliked by some because they are considered as unnatural concrete prisons for animals. Personally, I dislike zoos because I’m scared of falling into the enclosures. And, why shouldn’t I? I mean, take a look at the stories below and then tell me if my fear is justified or not. Bear Attack In general,…
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Zoo Attacks and People Who Survived Them (Part 2)
In the last decade, there have been many tragedies following the close encounters of zoo animals and people. However, there are some who were lucky enough to have survived. Let’s learn more about these occurrences. Zoo Shoots Gorilla to Protect a 4-Year-Old Boy This incident took place in 2016 in the Cincinnati Zoo and within…
Zoo Attacks and People Who Survived Them
Many zoo animals are often said to be psychologically disturbed or feel restricted because they are not meant to be bred in captivity. And, when people come face-to-face with these animals, well, it can result in unimaginable chaos. However, there are also many stories about people who fell into zoo enclosures or came into contact…
Animals of the Zoo: Sidelights on Zoological Collections
Very few people think of the zoo as an educational institution, yet that is just what it is. The modern zoological collection is no hit-or-miss assortment of animals gathered together to amaze and amuse the casual observer. Instead, the collection is carefully planned and arranged to bring to the visitor the story of the animal…