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Zoos aren’t for animals. They’re for us. | Zoos say they’re leaders in protecting wildlife. But is it true? (www.vox.com)
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[–] Gloomy@mander.xyz -2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

5 % of or, according to the article.

[–] wildginger@lemmy.myserv.one 4 points 1 year ago

Which translates to millions of dollars a year, and doesnt account for the money spent maintaining the animals well being.