Animals In Captivity Collection (page 7)

Red Deer -Cervus elaphus-, deer and fawn standing in a meadow, captive, Bavaria, Germany

Red Deer -Cervus elaphus-, two fawns in a meadow, captive, Bavaria, Germany

Young Eurasian Lynx -Lynx lynx- standing on a tree trunk, captive, Tierpark Sababurg, Hofgeismar, Hesse, Germany

Red Fox -Vulpes vulpes- with a caught salmon, Kurile Lake, Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia

Fallow Deer -Dama dama- in Skandinavisk Dyrepark or Scandinavian Wildlife Park, Jutland, Denmark

Polar Bear -Ursus maritimus-, cub, in Skandinavisk Dyrepark or Scandinavian Wildlife Park, Jutland, Denmark

Polar Bears -Ursus maritimus-, mother with a cub, in Skandinavisk Dyrepark or Scandinavian Wildlife Park, Jutland, Denmark

Polar Bears -Ursus maritimus-, cubs, in Skandinavisk Dyrepark or Scandinavian Wildlife Park, Jutland, Denmark

Brown Bear -Ursus arctos- in Skandinavisk Dyrepark or Scandinavian Wildlife Park, Jutland, Denmark

Musk Oxen -Ovibos moschatus- in Skandinavisk Dyrepark or Scandinavian Wildlife Park, Jutland, Denmark

Brown Bear -Ursus arctos-, cub, in Skandinavisk Dyrepark or Scandinavian Wildlife Park, Jutland, Denmark

Griffon Vulture -Gyps fulvus-, portrait, captive, Germany, Europe

Southern Hairy-nosed Wombat -Lasiorhinus latifrons-, adult, South Australia, Australia

Alpaca -Vicugna pacos-, female, Tyrol, Austria

Common Kestrel -Falco tinnunculus- with captured mouse, Emsland, Lower Saxony, Germany

Bald Eagle -Haliaeetus leucocephalus-, native to North America, captive, Germany

Common Tern -Sterna hirundo-, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany

Domestic Donkey -Equus asinus asinus-, albino, Tyrol, Austria

Domestic Goat -Capra hircus aegagrus-, juvenile, Tyrol, Austria

Mouse impaled on thorns, larder of a Red-backed Shrike

Gray common crane -Grus grus-, adult, Lower Saxony, Germany

Meerkat -Suricata suricatta-, captive

Deer -Cervus elaphus-, stag in the snow, near Ruhpolding, Bavaria, Germany

Lioness -Panthera leo-, adult, with warthog kill, Msai Mara, Kenya

Meerkat -Suricata suricatta-, adult standing upright on rock, alert, Little Karoo, Western Cape, South Africa

Meerkat -Suricata suricatta-, adult on rock, alert, Little Karoo, Western Cape, South Africa

Meerkat -Suricata suricatta-, juvenile on rock, alert, Little Karoo, Western Cape, South Africa

Meerkat -Suricata suricatta-, adult alert, standing upright, Little Karoo, Western Cape, South Africa

Spotted-necked Otter -Lutra maculicollis-, adult in the water, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Spotted-necked Otter -Lutra maculicollis-, adult, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Spotted Eagle-owl -Bubo africanus-, adult on tree, Western Cape, South Africa

Spotted Eagle-owl -Bubo africanus-, adult, Western Cape, South Africa

African Grey Parrot -Psittacus erithacus timneh-, adult on tree, native to Central Africa and West Africa, captive

Guinea Turaco -Tauraco persa-, adult on tree, native to Africa, captive

Sun Parakeet -Aratinga solstitialis jandaya-, adult on tree, occurrence in Brazil, captive

Sun Parakeets -Aratinga solstitialis jandaya-, adult on tree, occurrence in Brazil, captive

Large flying fox -Pteropus vampyrus-, adult male, resting, native to Southeast Asia, captive

Scarlet-fronted Parakeets -Aratinga wagleri-, pair on tree, captive, native to South America

King Vulture -Sarcoramphus papa-, adult, native to South America, captive

Long-tailed Glossy Starling -Lamprotornis caudatus-, adult on tree, captive

Nanday Parakeet -Nandayus nenday-, adult on tree, native to South America, captive

African Collared Dove -Streptopelia roseogrisea-, adult on tree, native to North Africa, captive

Blue Crane -Anthropoides paradisea-, adult, national bird of South Africa, Western Cape, South Africa

Greater Rhea -Rhea americana-, adult, native to South America, captive

African Green Pigeon -Treron calva-, adult on tree, captive

Common Kestrel -Falco tinnunculus-, adult male on tree, Western Cape, South Africa

Laughing Dove -Streptopelia senegalensis-, adult on tree, South Africa

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"Reflections on Animals in Captivity: A Glimpse into Their World" In the breathtaking landscapes of Norway, a majestic White-tailed Eagle hovers above the glistening waters, poised to snatch its prey. But behind this awe-inspiring sight lies a deeper question about animals in captivity. Meanwhile, mischievous meerkats scurry across the arid plains, their curious eyes reflecting both innocence and confinement. These playful creatures remind us of the complex emotions experienced by animals held captive for our amusement. Amidst a snowy wonderland, Timber wolves engage in spirited play-fighting. Yet, one cannot help but ponder if these natural-born hunters truly thrive within artificial boundaries. Perched upon a tree branch stands an Orange-winged Amazon parrot from South America. Its vibrant feathers captivate our attention while raising concerns about whether such beauty should be confined rather than soaring freely through tropical rainforests. In Denmark's Jaegersborg forest, Red Deer passionately engage in mating rituals. However, witnessing this intimate moment evokes contemplation regarding their limited freedom within fenced enclosures. A monochrome portrait captures the piercing gaze of a White Tiger—a rare and captivating creature that symbolizes both fascination and controversy surrounding captive breeding programs. Peering out from its stable with longing eyes, a horse yearns for open pastures where it can gallop freely under boundless skies—an image that tugs at our hearts as we consider their restricted lives within stalls. From Bali's lush landscapes comes an Eclectus Parrot whose vibrant plumage contrasts against its cage bars—a stark reminder of how captivity can stifle natural instincts and deprive these intelligent beings of true fulfillment. At Germany's Wilhelma Zoo, adorable Meerkat pups frolic alongside their watchful parent—an endearing scene that masks the underlying debate over whether zoos provide adequate environments for social species like these small mammals.