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[–] pivot_root@lemmy.world 59 points 7 months ago (4 children)

Wouldn't the better solution be to simply not turn gorillas into a public attraction?

[–] wahming@monyet.cc 84 points 7 months ago (2 children)

Generating awareness and sympathy is probably the biggest factor in keeping many endangered species alive

[–] RadicalCandour@startrek.website 55 points 7 months ago (1 children)

To add to this, A lot of gorillas that are saved from unsafe/illegal conditions cannot go back into the wild. Places like The Rotterdam zoo provides a lot of enrichment for these animals that you won’t see at say, Joe’s roadside animal park.

[–] rah@feddit.uk 3 points 7 months ago (2 children)

Why not save animals from unsafe/illegal conditions and provide enrichment, without turning the animals into an attraction?

[–] Liz@midwest.social 17 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Because the attraction rallies support for preserving and protecting their natural habitat. Zoos act as promotional centers for conservation.

[–] wahming@monyet.cc 8 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Because people wouldn't support spending their taxes on it without making them aware of the value. Which is done by educating them.

[–] GBU_28@lemm.ee 17 points 7 months ago

Whey do you mean? We entirely dominate them, and transparently acknowledge all species on this planet are either our commercial resources, or our entertainment

[–] Jakdracula@lemmy.world -1 points 7 months ago (2 children)

If humans could put rainbows in a zoo they would.