Deep Thoughts on Exotic Pets and Indoor Zoos | ZHOU Talks about the Fourth Civilization (Lecture 301)

Recently, Dr. ZHOU Jinfeng, Secretary General of the China Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development Foundation (CBCGDF), made suggestions on exotic pets and indoor zoos.

Zoos should be important places to promote harmonious coexistence between humans and nature. Their mission is not only to display and entertain, but also to educate and protect. However, some zoos choose to introduce exotic pets or build indoor zoos to attract more tourists and commercial interests, which has aroused Dr. Zhou Jinfeng's deep concern and reflection.

Dr. Zhou Jinfeng believes that introducing exotic pets into zoos may not only disrupt the local ecological balance, but also easily put animals in an unsuitable environment, and will also bring public health and animal welfare problems. The United Nations has put forward the slogan of "One Health", emphasizing that animal health, environmental health and human health are closely related. Dr. Zhou Jinfeng further pointed out that zoos need to strengthen measures in health care, such as standardizing feeding behavior and eliminating unsafe close contact, to ensure the health and well-being of animals.

Indoor zoos are a new form of animal display in recent years. They are usually set up in city centers or commercial places to provide audiences with a convenient viewing experience. They are attractive in terms of audience participation and commercial benefits, but the indoor environment cannot provide enough natural simulation and space to meet the survival needs of animals. Dr. Zhou emphasized that zoos should strictly follow legal regulations, not purchase illegal species, and strive to improve existing display conditions and enhance the living environment of animals.

Today we should pay more attention to the role and mission of zoos. Zoos should be based on science and ethics, maintain their educational and protective functions, and not just for viewing and commercial purposes. Dr. Zhou emphasized that protecting wild animals and promoting harmonious coexistence between man and nature is our purpose to ensure that every life can be respected and protected in its due environment.

Original article:https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/fH_6gwWJTlRmsRLh9z94NQ

Translator:Daisy

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