Argument
rereadlines 23-29. underline
the author's opinion stated
in line 21. circle the facts that
support that opinion
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argument
reread lines 30-46. what
counterargument does the
author present to disprove
the zoos' claim that they are
educating the public?
minimal, and often involves supplementing existing
wild populations with a small number of captive-born
individuals who are ill-prepared for life in the wild.
20 as the futility of captive breeding as a major
conservation tool becomes evident to those in the
industry, many zoos are now turning to education
to justify themselves. yet, zoos claim that they teach
visitors about wildlife conservation and habitat
protection, and their contention that they motivate
members of the public to become directly involved
in wildlife conservation work doesn't stand up to
scrutiny. the truth is that scant empirical evidence
exists to prove that the primary vehicle for education
so in most zoos—the animal in the cage-actually
teaches anyone anything. in fact, viewing animals
in cages may be counterproductive educationally by
conveying the wrong kinds of messages to the public.
also, the legions of conservationists that zoos should
have produced, if their daims were true, have never
materialized.
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