This week I was able to put together my Genius Hour Trailer. I used iMovie for this and through making it actually gained new insight into my topic. While making my video I came across a term that I haven't yet seen in my research thus far. The term is Zoochosis , which is the abnormal or stereotypical behaviours that animals exhibit while in captivity. Some examples of these behaviours include walking in circles, nodding their heads, self-harm, and many more. It seems that zoochosis is a major issue that animals face within zoo's and will be an important aspect to my research moving forward.
Here is a short video that demonstrates zoochosis.
Peta2TV.
(December 12, 2014). What No One Told You About Zoos [Video]. Retrieved from http://bit.ly/2diZ09F
Going forward in my research I need to look more into HOW to stop zoochosis. Through my research I am starting to wonder is animals can ever live in captivity and not suffer in some way? It seems like the only way animals do not suffer is when they are in a type of sanctuary that mimics their natural habitat more closely. Maybe all zoo's need to be closed and animals need to be left in their natural habits or placed in sanctuaries? These are all questions that I need to do more research into and consider.
As a side note I wanted to discuss a little about my experience actually using iMovie for the first time to make my Genius Hour trailer. At first it was a little frustrating to figure it out and get it to work, but afterwards I was thrilled with how good the trailer turned out. From this activity it really gave me the idea to make a trailer with iMovie to use when teaching a class a new topic. I would use the trailer as a type of "Minds on" beginning activity to really get them interested in the topic we are about to learn about! I think it is a great way to use technology in the class and a way to get your students really engaged and interested to learn.
I think that many zoos take the easy road and place animals in habitats exclusively for the benefit of zoo patrons. It's sad, and I'm not sure how others can find enjoyment in seeing this majestic creatures confined in misery.
I do believe there is a future for zoos. I believe that huge geographic areas and unprecedented infrastructural development dollars could create environments where animals well-being is put first, and people could still come to the zoo to catch glimpses of the beasts. I don't think we're anywhere near that, but I think it's possible. And with natural habitats being destroyed or encroached and preyed upon, these animal habitats could become refuge for some exotic animals that don't have domestic protection.
I think that many zoos take the easy road and place animals in habitats exclusively for the benefit of zoo patrons. It's sad, and I'm not sure how others can find enjoyment in seeing this majestic creatures confined in misery.
ReplyDeleteI do believe there is a future for zoos. I believe that huge geographic areas and unprecedented infrastructural development dollars could create environments where animals well-being is put first, and people could still come to the zoo to catch glimpses of the beasts. I don't think we're anywhere near that, but I think it's possible. And with natural habitats being destroyed or encroached and preyed upon, these animal habitats could become refuge for some exotic animals that don't have domestic protection.