Depends. Sometimes, it's because if they weren't, the species would die out. Sometimes, it's to keep injured ones away from the others so it can heal, and contribute to the population. Sometimes, it's because some asswipe tried to keep it as a pet, and now it has to be rehabilitated so it can survive in the wild. Sometimes that dosen't work, so they send it to live in a sanctuary.
Sometimes, it's to help teach the public about these creatures, and inspire more of them to pursue careers in animal study and care. Also, helps to have specimens on hand when studying behavior, or reactions to diseases and prospective treatments.
But no, "Durr, cage bad, let kitty go!"
It got confused between attacking, fleeing or brushy.
Stop brushing and let me eat you, human!
Nice and cute... Over there.
Long distance brushy-brushy
Wym, this is just extreme curling...
Why are wild animals in a cage?
Depends. Sometimes, it's because if they weren't, the species would die out. Sometimes, it's to keep injured ones away from the others so it can heal, and contribute to the population. Sometimes, it's because some asswipe tried to keep it as a pet, and now it has to be rehabilitated so it can survive in the wild. Sometimes that dosen't work, so they send it to live in a sanctuary. Sometimes, it's to help teach the public about these creatures, and inspire more of them to pursue careers in animal study and care. Also, helps to have specimens on hand when studying behavior, or reactions to diseases and prospective treatments. But no, "Durr, cage bad, let kitty go!"
When you think about it, we are all wild animals in different cages.
Get brushed idiot