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There are several reasons for captive animal deaths. Zoo animals are typically killed for two reasons: to control the population and manage “surplus animals,” or to maintain genetic strength and diversity within a captive breeding program.<ref>[https://www.earthisland.org/journal/index.php/articles/entry/death_at_a_zoo/ Death at a Zoo] Earth Island Journal</ref> Chronic stress can also arise as a result of restricted movement, contact with humans and many other factors. This condition reveals itself through high concentrations of stress hormones in an animal's blood.<ref name=":0">[https://www.discovermagazine.com/planet-earth/how-does-captivity-affect-wild-animals How Does Captivity Affect Wild Animals?] Discover Magazine</ref> Chronic stress weakens the immune system, leading to higher disease rates in many animals.<ref name=":0" /> Another sign of stress is decline in reproduction, which explains why it’s often difficult to get animals to breed in captivity.<ref name=":0" /> | |||
== Lists of captive animal deaths by year == | |||
* [[Captive animal deaths 2023]] | * [[Captive animal deaths 2023]] | ||
* [[Captive animal deaths 2024]] | |||
== See also == | |||
* [[Number of animals killed in zoos]] | |||
* [[List of deceased captive elephants]] | |||
* [[List of deceased captive orcas]] | |||
* [[Lists of captive animals]] | |||
== References == | |||
[[Category:Animal deaths]] | [[Category:Animal deaths]] | ||
[[Category:Captivity]] | |||
Latest revision as of 19:36, 25 January 2024
There are several reasons for captive animal deaths. Zoo animals are typically killed for two reasons: to control the population and manage “surplus animals,” or to maintain genetic strength and diversity within a captive breeding program.[1] Chronic stress can also arise as a result of restricted movement, contact with humans and many other factors. This condition reveals itself through high concentrations of stress hormones in an animal's blood.[2] Chronic stress weakens the immune system, leading to higher disease rates in many animals.[2] Another sign of stress is decline in reproduction, which explains why it’s often difficult to get animals to breed in captivity.[2]
Lists of captive animal deaths by year
See also
- Number of animals killed in zoos
- List of deceased captive elephants
- List of deceased captive orcas
- Lists of captive animals
References
- ↑ Death at a Zoo Earth Island Journal
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 How Does Captivity Affect Wild Animals? Discover Magazine