Animal lovers fall on both sides of this debate. We asked an expert for insight into the question, are zoos ethical?

"And it’s more fun to tell people about the sad facts ... "I look for new animal research in newspapers, subscribe to wildlife journals, and visit zoos and taxidermy museums to read the plaques ...

Whales and dolphins are complex social animals and are not well suited for a life in captivity. When confined, they are prevented from carrying out natural behaviors, which include roaming up to 100 ...