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Week 4: Humane Treatment of Animals
Making wild animals comfortable in a zoo is not easy! Learn what goes behind the design of zoo exhibits and how the animals' needs sometimes conflict with the public's expectations. Begin by reading about some of the problems with zoos and some of the changes that have been taking place at many zoos. http://www.wildlife.org.nz/zoocheck/myths.htm http://www.hsus.org/wildlife/issues_facing_wildlife/zoos/ http://www.peta.org/mc/factsheet_display.asp?ID=67
 * This week we will look at the humane treatment of animals and what we need to consider when designing our zoo.**


 * Discussion**: After reading the three articles, what do you think are some of the main problems with some zoos? What should we do to be sure that we create a plan for a zoo that treats animals in a humane way?
 * Assignment**: Decide what animal or animals you wish to research. You can give a specific animal(s) or you can tell the part of the world you'd like to learn about animals. Also, please tell us if you want to work in a group or wish to work alone. I will be assigning groups for those who wish to work in a group on July 1st.

when you have completed these assignments please move on to week 5.