An Old World monkey, the Wolf’s guenon has been categorized as “one of the most colorful, graceful, and lively monkeys in Africa” (The San Diego Zoo, Mammals: Guenon). This monkey is an African native and has many different names. Most commonly called the Wolf’s guenon, this species of monkeys has also been called Wolf’s Mona monkey and by its scientific name Cercopithecus wolfi. The Wolf’s guenon is typically a medium-sized monkey. The mammal can be 60 inches from head to tail and weigh 6 to 9 pounds, on average (Zoo Atlanta, Wolf’s Guenon). Usually males are larger than females and can weigh up to twice as much. Although usually smaller in size, the female Wolf’s guenon must be physically strong, especially for reproduction. On average, females carry their young for up to 5 or 6 months. However, males and females do not just vary in size. Depending on the species of the Wolf’s guenon, females tend to mature between the ages of 3 and 6 while males mature between the ages of 4 and 7 (The San Diego Zoo, Mammals: Guenon).
The Wolf’s guenon branches off into three different subspecies, each varying in size, color, and personality (The Primata, Wolf’s Monkey (Cercopithecus wolfi)). These subspecies are typically referred to as C. wolfi wolfi, C. wolfi pyrogaster, and C. wolfi elegans. The Wolf’s guenon is typically a grayish color with a chestnut colored back, black arms, and slightly red legs. The whiskers are yellow with black specks and the ear tufts are white and yellow. However, the coloration differs for each subspecies and individual, making this animal a truly distinct and beautiful creature (The Primata, Wolf’s Monkey (Cercopithecus wolfi)). Similar to other Old World or African monkeys, the Wolf’s guenon has extra skin on it...
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...zoos is no longer to make money but rather to save animals like the Wolf’s guenon that are endangered. The shift in the purpose of zoos is evident in the change of animal enclosures. In the first zoo in the U.S., animals were crammed behind iron bars with other animals that otherwise would not be near each other. In the present day, zoos in the U.S. do their best to imitate every animal’s natural habitat to ensure comfort and conservation of the animal (Kidcyber, Zoos).
Hopefully zoos will continue to emphasize the importance of animal conservation over the years. It would be devastating to mankind and the environment if any species, such as the Wolf’s guenon, were to become extinct. The San Diego Zoo has a global wildlife conservancy program to promote the conservation of all endangered species, including the Wolf’s guenon (The San Diego Zoo, Mammals: Guenons).
Considering the many challenges animals face in the wild, it is understandable that people may be eager to support zoos and may feel that they are protective facilities necessary for animal life. In the article “ Zoos Are Not Prisons. They Improve the Lives of Animals”, Author Robin Ganzert argues that Zoos are ethical institutions that enrich the lives of animals and ultimately protect them. Statistics have shown that animals held in captivity have limited utilitarian function resulting in cramped quarters, poor diets, depression, and early death for the animals thus, proving that Zoos are not ethical institutions that support and better the lives of animals as author Robin Ganzert stated (Cokal 491). Ganzert exposes the false premise in stating
The second level in the hierarchy of grey wolves is beta. The betas are subordinate wolves that help the alpha in decisionmaking or other pack activities. The beta wolf can be either male
I visited the Sacramento Zoo during the afternoon of April 21, 2017. The weather was wonderful, sunny, warm, and there was a slight breeze. It got a bit more breezy the longer I was there. Visiting the zoo to observe primates allowed me to become a little more aware of how primatologists study primates. Even though I’ve been to many different zoos several different times, I never realized how many primates were associated with the zoos, as well as the variety of primates in the zoos. The Sacramento Zoo has eight different primates, all in different classifications, superfamilies, or subfamilies. While observing the Chimpanzees, White-Handed Gibbon, Mongoose Lemur, White-Faced Saki, and the Wolf’s Guenon I could see the differences
Peoples Trust has provided me with an extreme amount of information on why zoos are beneficial through their “Zoos & Conservation article.” Peoples Trust has pointed out that not every zoo mistreats their animals, but never took into consideration how the animals themselves may undergo, and what is being taken away from them.
Cai Gup-Qiang’s ‘Head on’ is overall an extremely large display. It consists of 99 wolf replicas and a glass wall. The wolves are running up then overhead then smash off a glass wall just to get up and start again. A single wolf by itself is a life size scale sculpture that is covered with fur; each one stands in a different pose some bearing their teeth others crashing into the glass wall. Many of the wolves are suspended on cables as to give the appearance of running. Then several are posed against the glass to give the look of crashing into it. The few wolves that are left look to be going back to the end of the line to begin again. There seems to be an inconsistency in the look of the wolves in the piece some look very ferocious and realistic, while
At the lowland Atlantic Forest of the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, lives a charismatic and tree-dwelling monkey known as the Golden Lion Tamarin, Leontopithecus rosalia. The Golden Lion Tamarin is a particular species of Lion Tamarins and were given this name due to their brightly coloured orange or red fur covering their entire bodies (Tzoo). A beautiful golden hair frames its dark and hairless face (WAZA). Golden Lion Tamarins can be distinguished from other species of primates by having two molar teeth on either side of each jaw as opposed to three and by their modified claws, rather than nails, on all digits except their big toe (IUCN). With a body and head length of about 200 to 336 mm, a tail length of 315 to 400 mm, and weighing approximately 361 to 794 grams, the Golden Lion Tamarin is considered one of the
The debate on storing animals in zoos became controversial, and I came to the final decision that animals do not deserve to live in zoos. Animals are meant to live in their natural habitat, just as humans thrive in their naturally industrialized environment. Living in captivity can also cause the animal’s lifespan to decrease, and it may be due to the failure to satisfy their emotional needs. Human interaction to wildlife and its animals is every expanding, and this probably makes manmade disasters the main cause of the transaction of wild animals from the wild to zoos. On the other hand, zoos have the potential to raise awareness and the support from public donations to fund animal conservation projects, but people do not need to physically see an animal provide their support. Since there are many solutions to this debate, there is no direct answer. From a wild animal’s point of view, humans may be seen as immoral beings with countless evil intentions. What they do not realize is that we have the potential to do good and make big, positive
My first reason is that zoos take care of the sick or injured animals. According to the toledo zoo they provide space by modifying the animals habitats. Zoos are trying to help the animals by providing enough space for the animals. This evidence shows that the care about the animals and want them to have the best. The zoos are
There are many places where people can go to see live animals such as aquariums, zoos, and safari parks. A pleasant way to define a Zoo is to call it “an establishment that maintains a collection of wild animals”. (Google def) Another way to say that is a facility in which animals are “enclosed in cages for public exhibition”. I believe zoos are ethical; however, changes need to be made to eliminate problems I have discovered. In this argumentative essay, I will be arguing the ethics of zoos and certain problems that need to be addressed that people are not aware of. Zoos are great places to take the family out for the day to have entertainment; however, problems such as captive breeding, length of life, and animal stress need to improve.
Over the years, we have seen propaganda, documentaries, misinformation, beliefs and choices that have been made in and by zoos. With all of this, it means our judgement and others have been clouded by what media has told us. If we look at zoos in other regions, and those affected by war, then does your viewpoint change on what and how you see zoos?
Since approximately 1250 B.C., ancient Egyptians had created and practiced the capture and display of animals in what are now known as zoos (Fravel). Records describe such exotic animals as birds, lions, giraffes, and tigers in captivity (Fravel). Since then, zoos have continued to entertain millions with the exciting chance to view exotic animals up close and personal. Even in ancient Greece, exotic animals were on display in fighting arenas, and in enclosed viewing areas. Originally in America, zoos were just created so that royalty and the wealthy could flaunt their exotic animals to the public (Leolupus). Today, with species threatened and habitats disappearing worldwide, zoos are serving a new purpose other than the mere exhibition of animals – conservation. (Fravel). When you think of a zoo, you either think of a fun, entertaining place that provides close-up and exciting exhibits of wild animals that you would otherwise never get the chance to see, or a place where people keep suffering, unhappy animals captive just for entertainment and display. However, despite whichever view you hold, and despite the stereotypes, some zoos have evolved to serve alternative and helpful purposes. Although some zoos face controversy due to allegations such as lack of space and quality care, neglect, and cruelty, some zoos have programs specifically designed to help and protect animal species. For example, these zoos have programs that help such conservation efforts as breeding.
In the last ten years over 7,000 rhinos have been poached, constantly putting the species in danger. While people are innocently hunting animals, some species are being put into danger. For example, the rhinos, if poachers do not stop hunting them they will soon all become extinct. Poaching will not stop; therefore, zoos become a safe haven for animals. They are able to see animals that normally are too far away. Zoos are also there for a lot of other reasons. One being the fact that without them, many animals would no longer be able to properly breed and produce. Zoos will help these animals reproduce and impact the population. Zoos are also trying to be more humane by making their home more natural by adding more nature and less contrasting colors. As well as giving up some animals like elephants due to the fact that there is no way to give them a natural home.These animals are being cared for and pampered throughout their life, as well as educate most visitors that come. Zoos are able to keep animals safe and make sure that they can have a nice long life while people constantly care and try to make their life better, although
Zoos play a vital role in the conversation of our endangered animals. According to Dr.Lisa, vice president of conversation and science at Chicago's Lincoln' park zoo, states “ Accredited zoos and aquariums AZA [Association of Zoos and Aquariums]contributed some $160 million to conservation efforts in 130 countries, and thousands of zoo scientists are studying innumerable subjects that contribute to the greater understanding of wildlife “(Ganshaw). This shows that zoos are working hard and trying to earn money to help endangered animals. Also, studies show that first that they had only 22 California condors by 1998 but zoos helped and now there are over 400 California condors(Granshaw).This means that zoos are working together to keep endangered animals alive by breeding them so they don't go extinct.This shows that zoos help endangered animals.
Zoos are an unsuitable environment for wild animals and should, therefore, be abolished. Firstly, zoo animals are kept in a very confined area compared with their vast natural habitat. Secondly, breeding programmes are far less successful than zoos claim. Thirdly, zoo animals are exposed to many diseases and other dangers.
Zoos bring human kind closer to wild life. Though, sometimes that means taking the animal out of its natural habitat. Some animals have lost most of their habitat and are on the verge of extinction. In this way, the zoo helps the animals rather than using them as a form of human entertainment. Zoos also allow humans to study different kinds of animals more closely. Some zoos on the other hand manipulate the animals to acquire as much revenue as possible rather than being concerned with the welfare of each animal.