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Some nice pics, Yvonne. I really like that butterfly... unusual.
Thanks, Yvonne. I enjoyed that tour.
Thanks Babs, More zoo butterflies here ......http://www.google.com.au/images?hl=en&safe=off&biw=1020&bih=563&q=melbourne+zoo+%2B+butterfly+house&um=1&ie=UTF-8&source=univ&ei=74DrTKvKD47fcduTwKYP&sa=X&oi=image_result_group&ct=title&resnum=3&ved=0CD4QsAQwAg
Thanks for those phots, and I know zoos have changed beyond recognition over the years, and I know they do a lot to help preserve some species, and even help introduce some endangered species back into the wild, but, I have some concerns over some zoos.
Zoo's aren't ideal, but they do get people interested in fighting for those animals still in the wild, & also educating the children about them.
I understand your feelings Ray, I feel sorry for anything in small cages that can't run or fly free, even aviaries are quite limiting.Our Zoo is always making larger enclosures with more natural habitats every year, the Baboons will have their own island & moat soon with trapeezes etc. like the bigger primates.They also have programmes to donate to saving animals' habitats under threat.Zoo's aren't ideal, but they do get people interested in fighting for those animals still in the wild, & also educating the children about them.
However, there are no zoo cages I know of as cruel as most bird cages that I've seen in people's front rooms. You know, the one with the budgie(s) in.... They are horrid cages. Seriously horrid cages.
I'm mostly with you on this one, Ray.However, there are no zoo cages I know of as cruel as most bird cages that I've seen in people's front rooms. You know, the one with the budgie(s) in.... They are horrid cages. Seriously horrid cages.