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Mar 2022
28m 43s

Are Zoos Good or Bad for the Animals? | ...

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Zoos have become a controversial topic in modern society. Nikki has long been conflicted about zoos and how they treat animals. Mr. Malone joins Nikki to talk to a zookeeper to figure out whether zoos are an inhumane relic of the past or an important link in the chain of education and conservation?

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