Animal Welfare Act - What have we changed? - Changing the law. Prior to the Animal Welfare Act, animal welfare law was largely reactive and action could only be taken once an animal had suffered unnecessarily. The 2006 Act has introduced an important and new concept for pet owners and those responsible for domestic animals, e.g. breeders, those who have working animals or farm animals in England and Wales. Preventing animals suffering This means enforcement agencies and our inspectors can now act by advising and educating owners before their pets suffer. If this advice is not followed or the animal’s needs are not being met then action can be taken whether through a formal warning or in some cases a prosecution.
What does the law actually say? Section 9 of the Animal Welfare Act places a duty of care on people to ensure they take reasonable steps in all the circumstances to meet the welfare needs of their animals to the extent required by good practice. What does this mean for those responsible for animals? Further information Defra Welsh Government. Pro und Contra Tiere. Pro und Contra: Retten Zoos die Artenvielfalt? Pro und Contra Zoos retten Arten höchstens zufällig, kritisiert der Zoogegner. Der Zoodirektor widerspricht: Tiergärten haben eine große Bedeutung für die Biodiversität - als Werbeträger und als Forschungslabore. Verloren Geglaubte leben (durch Zoos?) Länger: Wisente sollen in Deutschland wieder heimisch werden. Zoos hatten aufgrund ihrer erfolgreichen Zuchtprogramme die Hoffnung, eine Arche Noah werden zu können.
Dafür gibt es gute Gründe. Deshalb sind Zoos ein wichtiger Baustein im weltweiten Aktionsplan zur Erhaltung der Biodiversität. Zootiere sind Symbole für die Biodiversität und stehen für die Schutzbedürftigkeit der Natur: Das Zootier ist der Botschafter der Biodiversität. Das Zootier ist aber auch ein großer Umweltpädagoge. Viele Zootiere geben leuchtende Beispiele, wie aus verloren geglaubten Tierarten wieder stabile Zoopopulationen und hernach sogar wieder stabile Wildpopulationen entstanden sind.
Dennoch: für den Baiji, den chinesischen Flussdelfin, kam jede Hilfe zu spät. Zoos and Endangered Species - Should Zoos Keep Endangered Species. By Doris Lin Updated February 02, 2016. According to the Endangered Species Act, the definition of an endangered species is “any species which is in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range.” Zoos are widely regarded as guardians of endangered species, so why do animal rights activists claim the zoos are abusive and cruel?
Shouldn’t We Protect Endangered Species? Endangered species are an environmental issue, but not necessarily an animal rights issue. From an environmental perspective, a blue whale is more deserving of protection than a cow because blue whales are endangered and the loss of a single blue whale may impact the survivability of the species. Blue whales should be protected because they are sentient beings, and not solely because the species is endangered. Why Do Some Animal Activists Oppose Keeping Endangered Species in Zoos? Individual animals have sentience and therefore have rights.
What About Zoo Breeding Programs? Extinction is a tragedy. German.