Should Animals In Captivity Be Set Free?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 มิ.ย. 2019
- We were asked how we would respond to someone who said the animals in our care should be set free. Jessi answers.
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That question was from me! Thank you for answering it! I intern helping rehab wildlife in South Florida & your channel was one of my biggest inspirations when I was first getting into the animal field. Thank you!!
"You become responsible, forever, for what you have tamed." -Antoine de Saint-Exupery, The Little Prince
This needs to be on a t-shirt.
@@FennecTheRabbit it is ;)
I tamed my girlfriend what should i do??
I do feel that wildlife should not be kept as pets and, conversely, that domesticated animals should not be set free. Yet I think you raise the most important point - that these decisions must always consider the animal as an individual. Being dogmatic about this issue makes it more about human ego than animal welfare.
This was a beautifully worded rebuttal to the argument captivity is bad. It can be if the wrong people are in charge, like bad pet owners or roadside zoos.
Thank you for this.
Don’t release fennec foxes unless you are in the native habitat and it is wild and ready to go
@@jackyzhu9761 that applies to any animal, not just fennec foxes... look at what happened to the captive raised burmese pythons in the Florida Everglades that were released and then became invasive
I always learn so much from your channel. I was able to rescue two horribly abused parrots, who had no trust in people, and were under weight, eating only seeds. Now after 5 years, they are on pellets, vegetables diet, they fly, back to a good weight, and always get handled also always on trips. I wish to rescue more but I have to weight for when I have more time and space. I love your videos, animals and also your knowledge. I'm going to school for exotic animal/ bird rehabilitation
Well done!
Dude that is so awesome! I'm so glad that they have such a lovely hooman to look after them. Thank you for looking after them.
@@OscelotTheCat it takes a lot one of them has really really bad trust issues, and doesn't like being touched, he fights to get out his cage. I let him come out on his own and then he sees me as transportation to a specific place. In the end it's totally worth all the bites and attacks. The other one is a spoiled boy he loves attention and gets angry if I don't let him fly. Hes sassy
So Jessi. I have been in the field doing the same thing for 17 years. Outreach education with dependent animals exclusively, over 1100 presentations per year across the New England region. I have been following you for a couple of years on and off - but due to the recent intro of another TEAPSPA bill and other events - it seems like your dropping this video tonight was "meant to be". The talents I have developed in a classroom over years, you bring through video naturally and better than I could ever hope to - with amazing script and skillful editing. I believe you have something powerful to add to the industry of environmental education and the protection of animals having ambassadorship! I will leave this comment at this for now, and will be sharing your video on our FB page with our nearly 6500 followers. Keep it up! Talk soon :)
Thank you!! Safe places for displaced wild and exotic animals is so important as well as educating the public about their wild places and care in captivity. Keep up the good work!
I hate it when people get loud about animals being imprisoned when it's about disabled exotics or ones raised in captivity that wouldn't be able to live at their best in the wild. Not all captivity is synonymous, and not all animals have the same experiences and advantages. There's a tiger with a prosthetic eye who is somewhat popular in zootube, and he gets some nasty comments despite the fact that he would have dangerous disadvantages defending and feeding himself if he was living alone in nature.
Plus, some massive predators that may not be quite as fulfilled in an enclosure, are serving their species that are endangered. The work that's being done with both polar and panda bears, although very different, is benefitting the scientific community and better enabling us to take care of the animals living in the wild for perpetuity.
Pandas also are being saved by their captivity. They're losing a lot of habitat, and often have trouble breeding in the wild. There's a very successful Panda Breeding program. Zoo Atlanta has had two successful twin births, in which both cubs survived. In the wild, one of them would have been abandoned, without question, and left to die. The pandas are technically "on loan" from China, so once they reach a certain age, they're either sent back to China to live in a sanctuary there, or they're sent to other zoos to be paired up with another panda in the breeding program to carry on the lineage, and promote diversity in bloodlines.
Humans destroying their habitats are the reason they're dying off- it's our responsibility to ensure that doesn't happen.
The thing I wonder is whether it's not arrogant to have breeds like pugs that we would like zo save but also originally bred for our own entertainment.
I'm not trying to insinuate something here, personally I just can't tell where the line ends and we start playing god and decide for an animal what we think is best for it.
My boyfriend thinks birds don't belong in captivity and I see his point, because he's a pilot and thinks keeping them from flying a certain distance is cruel.
But I also used to have a few birds in my childhood that could be taken outside and they wouldn't fly away, so I took that a s a sign of their trust in me.
It was me though who originally bought them.
I wonder if those people would be OK with throwing people in nursing homes on the street to 'set them free', because that is what they are asking for.
with the raising populations, which means more demand for housing, job districts and agriculture (NO, Im not just talking about meat... there are other things like soya beans, palm oil (a vegetable oil found in makeup, certain chocolates and cereals like oreos... plus many more), wheat etc. that are taking up a lot of space due to lack of management, not just for farm animals but us! in fact palm oil trees only seem to attract humans... Ecosia, a tree-planting company who gets their revenue from ads on their search engine, showed how it's so quiet in palm oil forests... no birds, no bugs nothing... just working humans and those palm tree farmers are destroying healthy rainforests for trees that no animal besides us care about)
so there's going to be less wilderness and unless proper management comes, captivity is the best way to go for the survival of some animals, as Kamp Kenan said! (it's not just about what you eat... some animals have no choice but to have their populations kept in check through human hunting them due to lack of predators such as deer that can easily wipe out a forest if we werent involved like in the UK, we have no wolves to prey on them! also in some places farm animals graze grasslands to their hearts content until the grassland is striped bare, but in the UK there is nice management to make sure the farm animals graze, but also allow grass to recover)
speaking of Kamp Kenan.. I'd love Kenan and Jessi do a collaboration with each other in a video as they're both interested in education and conservation :]
Stop lying animals in captivity have no problems living free!
Your point about orcas was an interesting one that I hadn't heard before! Really good to think about, and helps to emphasize how some good has come out of the terrible situation.
"Humans, and other invasive species". I see what you did there and I approve, but I would, I'm a marmoset.
You answered this question so thoroughly and with sensitivity. What an amazing reply!
how does this channel not have a million subs yet
I've followed her since this channel's inception and I've wondered at that very question.
I love this channel so much, whenever I need to restore my faith in humanity I just watch one of your videos 😊❤
Me too!
Every animal at Animal Wonders is blessed to have had you come into their lives! From Kemosabe down to the cockroaches!
5:30 the fact that she can keep a straight face while a raccoon climbs on her is pretty amazing
I found some humor in her holding onto another animals every so often. Look it's a rabbit, look again it's a gecko, ha now it's a parrot, blink and it's a frog.
*"accept each animal for who they are"* ❤️
Awesome video. I love all of the info that are in these videos. Keep up the great work!
It's been an amazing journey raising and caring for our 'rescue' bird. I knew it would be our responsibility to provide her with a satisfying and stimulating world since she would never be able to live among her own kind and survive. Sometimes I 'm sad that she cannot experience raising babies and surviving the wild, but she also has experiences no wild bird ever gets. Our bird loves to be involved in just about everything we do around home, including video games, her favorite TV shows, she has her favorite music too, loves tug o' war and chasing my hand under the blankets like a cat, and she has taught us games she's thought up herself. She enjoys daily interactions with her people in a clean, parasite free, safe home. She even loves to snuggle down for a nap on my shoulder. Maybe she's so smart because she gets so much mental stimulation...after all, wild birds don't get to play peek-a-boo with the mirror or ride around on our dog's back like she does.
i was so surprised to realize that i already knew all of the animals' backstories when you mentioned them. i really feel like i know those little guys from watching over the years
Not too long ago, I saw a video about an Asian man who had raised a little wildcat. He thought the cat should eventually go back to the wild, but I'm not so sure. The little guy seemed perfectly happy being someone's companion. It was free to go anywhere, but it kept close to the man. It seemed to be thriving as a companion. And I'm not sure if it would thrive in the wild. I don't know if it would really survive. I'd say, don't fix what isn't broken. If it works out like this, don't do something that doesn't work out.
It is extremely complicated. Those animals already in captivity are not equipped for wild living and to just release them because it's 'the right thing to do' is to sentence them to death. For now, those in the care of humans should be given the best life possible, with everyone working towards making conditions ideal for release and rehabilitation whenever possible.
Reintroducing an animal back into the wild is always an ify proposition. I agree with Jessie on this one. It has to be done on a case by case basis, and most of the time is either impossible due to the condition of the animal or it's natural habitat being damaged or all but gone, or its too costly or inefficient to try and re introduce the animals back into the wild. I know puttingnthe animals back in their original habitat is truly the best option, but when you consider what's best for the animal vs what we want for the animal. Sometimes captivity is the best option. Great video Jessie!
I clicked on this video immediately because I had that experience of someone making that comment directed at me. I have a cockatiel, and I got a baby stroller just for him so I could take him out in his cage in the summer, to see and hear things he normally doesn't get to, scream and sing as much as he likes, enjoy the warmth and sunlight. One time two women walked past us and I hear one of them say something along the lines of "birds should be free" and it honestly got me so down and I felt ashamed: is that how people that see us think about it? When I just try to enrich his life?
I'm in Nebraska. Yesterday, in a parking lot I saw a stunning flash of gold; It was a yellow and green budgie, beautiful bird! It was either abandoned or escaped. I will never survive the winter.
If you see it again you could try to catch it. I've heard that setting up a cage with food and water can lure previously tame birds to go inside, and they can then be caught and find a safe home.
man, that reminded me of the pretty little blue parakeet I saw dead in a bush once
This was the best written and most powerful video you’ve released yet, and that’s saying something. Thank you for sharing.
I really loved what you said. I never thought your animals should be free but I hate to see zoos where the animals are in constant repetitive motion. I’m so sad that more tigers are in captivity than in the wild? You have made me see how seeing animals up close bonds us, but only I think when the welfare of the animal is included (as you do)in the experience vs a live catalog of interesting species to be looked at. Thank you. My mother used to run a wildlife rehab facility, I sent her one of your videos once and her reply was just “hmmm m”. I think I will send her this one. Thank you!
That dude is the Orson Wells of Netherland Dwarf breed.
he is lol
Jessi I'm so thankful those animals have someone like you to care for them. Wish there was more people like you.
Thank you guys for making this video. I like that despite your obvious friendliness and compassion, you don't try to steer away from difficult/controversial topics. I think if one truly cares about anything then you have to want to be told the truth about it and not be lied-to to make oneself feel better about themselves. You all keep doing the good work!
I think this is my favorite video you guys have made! I hope it gets more and more views so more people can hear what you have to say here. Your words are full of a lot of understanding and compassion for both animals and the humans who want what's best for them.
First time poster here. Let me just say that I just absolutely adore your videos!
One more thing to add, is that sometimes animals that we have (specially from the pet trade) are usually not native to the area we live in. I live in the desert and I have 2 african greys and I cannot ever imagine releasing them into the wild. They would die within few hours, just from the heat!
Rehabilitating animals to release them back into the wild is no easy task. It is an entire different program and regimen with minimal interaction with humans. It is a completely different story!
Finally, I believe that if you are a good pet owner, providing a happy life for the animals, the animal would much rather live a long happy life in captivity than a short one in the wild.
Disclaimer: I do have issues with the pet trade industry and I believe it should be tightly controlled. But that's for another day :)
Wonderfully spoken.
It's not a simple thing to discuss. I can see why some folks think "captivity must always be bad" - after all, haven't we each heard at least one horror story about animals suffering because of improper care from humans? But the facts are just as you've said: we must educate more people, and change the way humans view animals wild and domesticated alike. That's an uphill battle, all the way to the top, with very few opportunities for rest. But it's so very worth it - because if we can teach respect for all animals, that will include the human animal as well: it has to, it must, include our own species if we are to survive and thrive and live in harmony with our planet and each other.
I've seen very little of how wild animals live; I freely admit that there are points in most nature documentaries where I have to look away or leave the room entirely, because I can't face the reality of those brutal deaths. I can accept that they exist: I just can't watch, I can't even think about that for long without breaking down. I care a little too much, perhaps! But what small events I have seen with my own eyes has made me deeply appreciate nature, and I think I am a better human for it. I feel like there's magic out there - some of it enchanting and some terrifying - but any magic is worth keeping. Right?
As for animals that are already in the care of humans - I feel that each situation does need to be considered carefully and also monitored closely. People who work with animals should be keeping in touch with each other! It's not easy to care for even one critter (much less eighty!) and I think the very biggest help to any human trying to give an animal a safe and happy life - is other humans, in the form of a support network. Imagine if the original owners of Blueberry had had contact with someone who could have advised them about proper care; or if someone had seen the issue sooner, and counseled the owners to help them discover that maybe they really didn't want to continue caring for an exotic pet...and thus, maybe those toes would not have been lost. Improving the lives of animals *also* demands improving the lives of humans.
Your teaching and your ambassadors charm and challenge every audience you meet. That alone would make your efforts more valuable than any monetary figure could ever encompass. Everything else you do in caring for them, reaching out to others, the videos here on TH-cam - all of it - simply adds exponentially to the effectiveness and value of your work. Animal Wonders is, without a doubt to my mind, an absolute treasure.
I had to rewatch the last 2 minutes because I was distracted by Rocket climbing around your shoulder. He's such an adorable little guy, and I love and admire all the work and care you put in for of the animals. Awesome job, Jessi! (sorry I misspelled your name last time)
I think this notion of "set them free" cones from a few decades if not a century ago when captive animals indeed usually didn't have a good life. It was well justified then.
Alas things have dramatically changed. Aside from all the already mentioned issues with older/injured/ill prepared captive animals there's also the simple fact that animals in the wild are by and large dying in troves. We are in the middle of a mass extinction event.
Humans got a lot better at destroying habitats and at caring for captive animals. And at holding irresponsible owners of exotic animals accountable. There are still a lot of problems of course but to go for a one size fits all option is IMHO a lot more problematic.
Thus by now it's almost a flip of how things used to be. I dearly wish it were different. I find people who go along the "set them free" line of thought often have a very poor understanding of how living in the wild works because we don't experience it ourselves anymore and TV documentaries only show the parts that please the viewership. I wish more of these people campaigned for conservation or for climate preservation.
Such a good video, thank you Jessie for this more complex view of the world
Thanks for this video AWM guys. This is not the answer I expected from you, but I liked it and I have learned much from this today!
A day when we can have a healthy discussion and learn something is a blessed day.
You're one of the most informative animal channels I've ever seen on here. Keep up the great work!
This channel and their videos are so wholesome
I’ve wondered this before too. When I went to a research/care center, they had bobcats and cougars that seemed like they could be released into the wild like at rehab centers that release animals like owls and such.
I would have to agree with everything you said. These are animals that ordinarily wouldn't get a second chance to live a happy life.
The ability to educate, especially the kids, can foster an entire new generation of people who want to protect these species and they see that there is a viable option to do it.
These aren't pets, and they are treated wonderfully there. I don't see too many animals complaining about too many treats and enrichment.
Just my opinion though.
Glad you said well adapted, not "designed"
Jessie you are wonderful at these videos! I love watching and learning new things!
This is a great response to a sensitive topic. Thank you for this.
I totally agree with your point of view. In Caracas we have many wilds blue and gold macaws flying around, it is amazing 'cause they are friendly and come to our windows and balconies for some food, so we can interact with them and learn from this beautiful birds while they are free. But I don't judge people in other countries who have them in captivity, especially the rescue ones, if they are taking good care of them and loving them, I think is an act of kindness. Great video!
Jessie your voice is big and everyone will listen
Great video, fantastic message, keep up the amazing work animal wonders!
The Spix's Macaw would be much closer to extinction if it wasn't for captive macaw breeding programs
AND a captive domestic male (inspired the Rio movie series)
For the record, they're already pretty goddamn close to extinction. The Spix's macaw is believed to be completely gone from the wild, so I'd say if it weren't for those things you just mentioned, they'd be COMPLETELY extinct.
I agree, you did a wonderful job explaining.
Using your orca example, it's also possible to see why, how and when captivity is not suitable or for the wellbeing of the animal. Orcas in captivity just can't be given the space to swim that they would in the wild, nor can they live in large pods in captivity. Tigers kept in backyards with a few hundred square feet to roam is not providing them the best care possible, even if the owner feeds then well and cares for their vet needs. There are so many examples of poor keeping, I could go on for days. And that's why when I talk to people about my pet birds I always explain why they have a large cage and out of cage space to play, why they require fresh foods daily, and that birds are loud, destructive and have a lot of needs. With animals, there is no half way, if.you cant provide for all their needs then you shpuldnt keep them
your channel and your work are so wholesome and educational! if I ever had children, I would show them your videos because you are an awesome example of how humans should be.
Love ur vids. The animals that you help are very interesting to learn about.
Such a good video! I also love the video you did where you explained why some animals don't make good pets and what that means. In the end the question is if you can provide the animal what it needs, not only to survive but to thrive. Just because some zoos and people don't do that doesn't mean keeping animals in captivity is evil.
Well said 😃 I have comments on my channel saying to let all my birds loose all the time.
Realize you have no way of knowing if someone telling you to release your birds REALLY and GENUINELY believes that or not, as there are so many trolls out there on the internet just trying to stir things up with no other purpose other than to post hurtful stuff for their own twisted enjoyment from the suffering of others.
While I don’t think captive animals should be set free, I think there is a happy medium that can be found. Orcas being a good example. Getting them out of tanks and in to ocean pens would be a good move. And like orcas my problem is not whether captured animals should be released, but rather that they are captured in the first place. Joy is a great example of this on a more relatable scale than orcas. Macaws live incredibly long, complicated, and social lives. There are some people like Jessi (or Emily from Snake Discovery!) who are equipped to care for that kind of animal, but they are VERY far and few between. How many Macaws languish in cages in captivity every day in the states? I would much rather see macaws live short full lives in the wild than allow them to be kept as pets- even if that means getting eaten by predators.
ACertainJustice excellent point. Jessi’s approach to exotic pets and wild animals in captivity seems pretty rare.
I'm of 2 minds on this. Now I am on the whole against animals being kept in captivity, wild animals were intended to be wild, not in cages. Though on the flip animals that cannot survive in the wild due to human actions should be cared for in the best way possible. And they should be kept in an environment that is physically safe and mentally healthy for them. As an example, elephants in zoo enclosures often don't have a whole lot of space (like I have seen some small elephant enclosures, like my yard is bigger), which can't be mentally healthy for a creature that roams miles on a daily basis. So I guess my feelings are animals should only be kept in captivity if they are unable to survive in the wild due to human actions (exotic pets, parents killed by poachers, former circus animals, etc.) but in a way that is safe and healthy (physically and mentally). I am ok with them being used to educate, but they shouldn't be exploited for entertainment. Animals are here with us, not for us, and should be respected as having their own wants and needs.
You do a wonderful thing by keeping the animals!
I do agree with you Jessi...the video was much appreciated too:) Thanks so much!
Agreed! I find the first argument harder to use because it just seems less applicable to the topic, but the second argument I agree with wholeheartedly. Just to add to it, while yes setting an exotic animal free would likely cause suffering and death to the individual, there is also the disease aspect. The individual could be carrying foreign diseases that would then be introduced to the wild population, putting the very wild animals we are trying to protect in danger.
Oh Rocket, this is an important topic, why must you be so adorable, I can't focus at all.... >w<
That was a very good point with the captivity of orcas changing our views (and literally their names), that one'll stay with me for a while I think.
I feel like she made a really good video, I do understand having a personal connection to better understand them but it really does seem like a power thing for humans. They deserve to be helped and if needed trained to live in the wild and set free
That was a really well thought out and articulate answer. Thanks! I think it's good to emphasize that there are certain animals that should never be PETS. Primates are adorable as babies, but they should NEVER be a pet.
If you haven’t already, can you please make a video on showing the proper diet for a cockatiel? I have done much research on them & am getting one very soon but I want to make sure I am feeding him the correct and healthy amount of food. Love your videos ! Thank you
Many people never get to be up and personal with animals and only realise they have conscious personalities , as we do, after becoming involved or helping them. Good points.
If an animal in wild has a vibrant life but usually brutal end, it's only fair that captive animals that weren't taken care of and have had a brutal life at least have a vibrant end. That is logical and fair. Seems more like a freedom to me than setting them free without a chance to compete for a living.
Releasing animals that have been born and raised in captivity will never survive in the wild unfortunately =(
Its especially true with rabbits!! People don't seem to realise that basically any bunny you can get from a rescue or a pet store (PLEASE don't buy bunnies at pet stores, btw) is a DOMESTIC breed. If they get outside into the 'wild', they get infested with parasites, starve, and are eaten by predators. They live short, painful lives, as nearly all of their instincts to flee have been bred out of them. The condition rescued ones are in when they come into the local shelter here is heartbreaking! All from being outdoors for just a couple days or weeks.
Very well said, Jessi! As always ;) Also, that oh so fluffy "trash panda" butt on your shoulder...!
Heck yeah. It's a very simplistic view to assume that animals who are already in captivity should just be "released." If wild animals who are adept at hunting/foraging, native to their environments, without physical limitations, etc. can easily die in the wild, what do you think a captive, docile animal can do out there? there is a difference between wanting wild animals to stay wild, not get caught as trophy hunts, pets, etc. and carelessly setting captive animals "free."
It's the same for zoos. It sucks that they ended up there, maybe because their parent was killed, but most of those animals were bred from captivity. They have no idea what life on the outside is like. And, if taken care of well, they're better off anyway. The money from educational institutions help fund their care, research, etc.
That was the most affectionate raccoon I've ever seen.
Beautifully said.
What a wonderful answer to such a hot topic.
In a perfect world yes. All animals would be roaming free and would be happy and healthy in the wild. Unfortunately, that is not the world we live in. Many animals due to unfortunate circumstances are unable to survive in the wild so it’s better for them to live a full happy life getting taken care of in captivity by responsible and knowledgeable people like Jessie, than suffering in the wild
Animals that live and die in factory farms should be cared for properly until the end of their lives, and then all factory farms should close forever. What happens there is a crime beyond our imagination.
In my city, people started freeing macaws and they started to breed and are now a large introduced population. We are close to their natural habitat though.
That was extremely well-said.
Jessi, I love your message and your heart.
Really informative video!
They are all look so cute !
This was presented very well. Nature is brutal as well as magnificent. These animals are in good hands.
Well said
This... is extremely well-said! :O
I thought I was the only person who noticed that humans outside of Africa meet every definition of an invasive species. Our ancestors arrived in new places overnight to find no species had evolved in synch with them as all the species in Africa had, so no species stood a fighting chance against their intelligence, tools and weapons. The conditions were so favourable they didn't need to live exclusively in small nomadic tribes to ensure enough food for everyone, and eventually formed organised settlements where everyone specialised in different tasks, leading to advanced science and other achievements of civilisation. There is nothing natural about the relatively safe, convenient and sedentary lives we've designed for ourselves outside of our natural habitat, but I don't see many people born and raised in the human zoo of the First World craving "freedom" so much that they leave it to join a nomadic tribe on the African plains, even though the people born and raised in those tribes are happy and do indeed see our lifestyles as oppressive drudgery in a cage. My family kept suggesting I let my adopted Indian ringneck fly away when they realised what it's really like to care for one properly in a house, because wild flocks exist here, but I wouldn't do that any more than I'd let myself "free" in the serengeti one day without any skills, knowledge or experience to survive.
Hi, Jessi! I was wondering if you could make a video about the same sex pair of doves you have? I think it would be really cute for pride month!
Rocket in this video was adorable!
William oscer garvin: and not all animals are treated well but forever humans that treat them well they live longer even in captivity.
I have chinchillas as pets, and their spoiled, fuzzy butts wouldn't last particularly long in the wild. They are so far removed from their wild relatives. I don't think that anyone could ever question the care you provide for these animals. I find the people that scream "set them free" perhaps haven't considered that many of these animals have become accustomed to a particular life and wouldn't adjust well to having that taken away again. Just as a small child would become frightened if you took them away from home and left them somewhere.
I really appreciate that you explained this so well. In the vegan community this can be a highly debated subject and as a vegan I've never felt totally sure where I stand. Of course I want the animals to live the most natural and happy life that they can, and what you describe would be that. My other thought of course is that not all animals in captivity may be treated as well as the ones that get to live with you.
I love to see animals and I would love to share that with my son but have felt conflicted about zoos/safaris/aquariums.
Some zoos are better than others. You can always do some research to see what programs your local zoos participate in, and who has accredited them. Looking at the number of animals they keep compared to the area of the zoo can be telling as well. If you have the money, I highly recommend Animal Kingdom at Disney world. The care they provide and the research they produce are unmatched. Plus there are well informed staff every few meters who can tell you all about the animals, both as individuals and as a species. Avoid places like sea world.
Edit: the Monterey Bay aquarium is also excellent. The work they have done to protect wild marine species is unmatched.
@@Tinyvalkyrie410 Also gonna add San Diego Zoo to the good ones here. Their work near single-handedly saved California Condors only a couple decades ago.
That was one heck of a stump speech, keep that up and it might be Mrs Castaneda Goes to Washington.
Jess please!
Can you make a what where how about Green Cheek Conure?
Aaaaawwwww rocket is just so cute.
Heyy. I got my parrot about a year ago. I am the one he likes the most in the house. He even knows my name. But everytime i wear outside clothes he attacks me like everyone else. Can it be that he doesnt recognise anymore? Or.... dont know. Any suggestions.
Thanks.
Thank you for all that you do and sharing your knowledge about all kinds of animals. This video is really insightful, but it only refers to animals in captivity being “set free”, or to the wild. Would you/have you considered putting animals up for adoption? Referring to those that are kept as pets, or could be taken care of by another person, or people. By offering adoption you would have space for more ambassadors, educate about more species and share more of your experiences and knowledge. I love all that you do and what your organization stands for, thank you.
I see were you are comeing from and the idea for more animal ambassadors come from the right place,but most of the animals at animal wonders have come to them by chance and alot of work goes into takeing care of and makeing them happycand they have a bond with the humans there.consistently moveing new animals in and out would diminish the effectiveness of the animals haveing full trust in jesse and the other members kf the team. Also most of the animals at animal wonders do not make good pets because it is hard for a non professional to take care of them properly and give them the space they need to be happy. Thats why they dont give them out as pets.
Thank you. I didn’t consider how it would be detrimental to the animal and their wellbeing, having to move and then rebuild a trust bond again. I see how it could completely go sideways, that trust bond never rebuilt, or the remarkable creatures taken badly care of. This system would only work for a very few, select animals in the facility, even then that could go horribly wrong. I did not see the flaw in this system, thank you for bringing it up.
You two are awesome! Thank you for sharing your thoughts and having a good discussion on this topic 😁
I loved your response ❤️
Also I wonder if the average lifespan of red foxes here in europe is significantly longer than 4 years... we don't have many predators bigger than foxes; no coyotes and very few bears compared to the USA. I have a fox earth right outside my house and I live in city-adjacent residential area, there's not much traffic and certainly no bears! I'm curious what the generational turnover has been in the last 7 years I've lived here, there's definitely been different foxes with different coats and barks.
Great video Jessi!!!! Say hi to the animals for me XOXO
Important video topic and rocket is adorable
Really I would rather experience the feelings of freedom, the rays of sun on my face , the wind beating against me as I run, fear , hope
It’s called living and there’s only so much you can experience on a leash
Naturally you would prefer that, you're human, but one has to consider whether animals have the concept of freedom. Not to mention, as Jessi mentioned, in her practice most all animals were raised knowing nothing about how to live in the wild or are disabled and cannot survive or thrive in the wild. Setting most any of her animals free would likely result in them being lonely and terrified until they were eaten by something else.
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What you say is true
But I feel she could keep her animals in a more natural way
She has a fox for example
Which is a wild animal with its own instincts
If she took its leash of in that snowy forest it would shoot off into the forest and only occasionally come back
But as you said it was unfortunatley raised in captivity so it would prob die in the wild
She could make that fox an 50 m by 50 m fenced off outdoor habitat with a den for shelter trees shrubs and all that so it would live the most natural way possible as it is a wild non domesticated animal
If Jessi did make a large habitat only interacting to give the fox food the fox would not be accustomed to human contact and she wouldn’t be able to take him to talks
She made him almost pet like so he can be an animal ambassador
It is a life that could have been hundreds of times more exciting and vibrant but it’s is now a life wasted with short walks and talk shows
Also it promotes people To keep wild animals as pets because they then think is is “cool” to have one
Instead Jessi keeps it in a small room which isn’t cruel or anything but not the best
On the other hand we have domestic animals like dogs who would rather be with us than in some forest
Dogs can be taken off leash and they come with their owners
Dog choose to be with their owners as most don’t run off
They see their owner as there pack and they see them as family
They can get that freedom
Please do an update on you savanna monitor
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What you all do is beyond important, it is nearly essential.
I want to love and protect animals!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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most of the time releasing a captive raised/bred animal in to the wild upsets animal lovers way more than an animal fallen victim to a predator because there's a chance that captive raised/bred animal could become an invasive species to the Eco-system it's released in (like Goldfish being released in to a lake...)
As they aren't gonna survive out there, I think it's as abusive as leaving a person in the wild. It's not something we do in school, mark this and it's right, mark that and it's wrong. It should really be considered case by case