Animals in Captivity
ARE CONCRETE FLOORS AND FENCE WALLS ENOUGH?
WAYS TO IMPROVE LION AND TIGER CAPTIVITY ENCLOSURE
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By Jaden Marrow
According to the International Fund for Animal Welfare, an estimated 10,000 big cats live in captivity in the United States. The number of lions is unknown, but the World Wildlife Fund estimates 5,000 captive tigers are in the United States. However, only 6% of these captive tigers are in zoos, with many residing in research facilities, breeding facilities, or are privately owned (World Wildlife Fund). While many organizations focus on stopping big cat captivity, already captured tigers and lions cannot be released into the wild because they would not survive due to their lack of essential survival skills. There are many factors affecting these nonhuman animals’ well-being, including how they are housed, how they are treated, and what they are fed. Three ways caretakers can improve lion and tiger capacity is by providing large enclosures, a natural environment, and implementing a natural feeding schedule. |
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