Read the following two poems − one about a tiger and the other about a panther. Then discuss: Are zoos necessary for the protection or conservation of some species of animals? Are they useful for educating the public? Are there alternatives to zoos? The Tiger The tiger behind the bars of his cage growls, The tiger behind the bars of his cage snarls, The tiger behind the bars of his cage roars. Then he thinks. It would be nice not to be behind bars all The time Because they spoil my view I wish I were wild, not on show. But if I were wild, hunters might shoot me, But if I were wild, food might poison me, But if I were wild, water might drown me. Then he stops thinking And... The tiger behind the bars of his cage growls, The tiger behind the bars of his cage snarls, The tiger behind the bars of his cage roars. PETER NIBLETT The Panther His vision, from the constantly passing bars, has grown so weary that it cannot hold anything else. It seems to him there are a thousand bars; and behind the bars, no world. As he paces in cramped circles, over and over, the movement of his powerful soft strides is like a ritual dance around a centre in which a mighty will stands paralysed. Only at times, the curtain of the pupils lifts, quietly. An image enters in, rushes down through the tensed, arrested muscles, plunges into the heart and is gone. RAINER MARIA RILKE
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Answer:
Tigers and Panthers
Explanation:
Are zoos necessary for the protection or conservation of some species of animals?
Forest is the home for animals.
The Tigers and the Panthers are wild beasts,they will only be happy in a forest.No matter how well they are being kept but a home is a home.There is a feeling of comfort at home. The zoo people may treat them well and give them the best of food but still tigers and the Panthers will not be comfortable.
All living beings on earth have an equal right to live their live peacefully where they want to live and how they want to live.We may search for other option of entertainment like musical programs,rides for children,games for all age groups.There are many other ways of entertainment than keeping these animals into cages.The poor animals never look happy in their zoo.
Answer:
Several species of animals are on the verge of extinction. Even tigers and lions are not safe in the forest due to poaching that is done for trade, etc. Zoos are, thus, necessary for the protection or conservation of these species. Zoos are safe and can also be used to educate the public about the importance of wild animals and their role in maintaining the ecological balance. Wildlife sanctuaries, reserves and national parks are some alternatives to zoos. These not only help in the protection and conservation of these species, but also provide them with a natural habitat.
