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10
1500
rating
9
debates
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Topic
#6185

We should not domesticate wild animals

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Finished

The debate is finished. The distribution of the voting points and the winner are presented below.

Winner & statistics
Better arguments
3
3
Better sources
4
0
Better legibility
1
2
Better conduct
2
2

After 2 votes and with 3 points ahead, the winner is...

jonrohith
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1486
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10
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Round 1
Pro
#1
INTRODUCTION:
            WELCOME MR . RIZZ, YOU ARE IN A MARVELLOUS DEBATE, OPPOSING THE WORLD FAMOUS DEBATIST

TOPIC:
            WHY  I CHOOSE THE TOPIC ' WE SHOULD NOT DOMESTICATE WILD ANIMALS' , IN THIS TECHNOLOGIA WORLD WE ARE SO SOPISTICATED,LUXURIOUS. IN PREVIOUS GENERATION PEOPLE GO HUNTING AND COLLECT THEIR PARTS FOR SHOWCASE. BUT THESE PEOPLE COLLECT WHOLE LIVING GIANTS FOR SHOWCASE

ETHICAL REASONS:
           THIS MAGICAL WORLD WAS NOT ONLY FOR HUMANS, DUE TO URBANISATION MANY ANIMAL SPICIES ARE ALREADY DIED,. NOW WE ARE DOMESTICATING WILD ANIMALS SUCH AS LION, ELEPHANT, FOR LUXURIOUS PURPOSE. WE CANT LIVE IN ANTARTICA WITHOUT ANY EQUIPMENT. SAME FOR WILD ANIMALS, WE PLACE GIANT LIONS IN SMALL METAL JAIL. WHO CAN ACCEPT THIS?. WE ARE NOT GOD. ANIMALS ARE EVOLVED STRICTLY TO THEIR HABITAT.  DOMESTICATING THEM IS MORE THAN CRUEL WHEN COMPARED TO HUNTING, IT IS A LIFETIME TORTURE FOR THEM , THEM MISS THEIR FAMILY.
           
EVOLUTIONARY CHANGES:
             HI, LIKE HOW HAIRS IN OUR BODY DISAPPEARED DUE TO DRESSING, ANIMALS ALSO GOES GENITICAL CHANGES, SO BIG CATS LIKE LION CAN TURN INTO SMALL CATS DUE TO DOMESTICATION,PETATION. DUE TO LACK OF ENOUGH FOOD AND HUNTING SKILLS THEIR PURPOSE IF LIVING IS TOTALLY MESSED.FORESTS ALSO MAY AFFECT.

DANGEROUS PETS:
              THERE ARE STILL MANY ATTACK ON HUMANS BY PETS, THIS MAY HAPPEN IF THEY FEEDED BY NUTRIOUS LESS FOODS, LESS FOODS, WE ARE NOT WELL STUDIED ANIMAL BODIES LIKE HUMANS. IF WE DOMESTICATE LIONS,TIGERS ,WE WILL NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE GOOD FOOD FOR THEM AND THEIR HEALTH IS QUESTIONED AND THEY MAY FEEL LOVE TORTURE FROM OWNERS. In 2024, India reported 2.19 million dog bite cases and 504,728 cases of other animal bites, including monkeys.
 
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Con
#2
Definitions & Resolution
  • Domesticate: To adapt or train a wild species for life in captivity, under human care, through selective breeding and/or management practices.
  • Wild animal: A species not originally suited to human habitats (e.g., lions, elephants, wolves).
  • Opponent's Resolution: “We should not domesticate wild animals.”
Framework
Our debate hinges on two key values:
  1. Species Survival: Maximizing the continued existence of threatened animal populations.
  2. Ethical Stewardship: Upholding humane treatment through scientifically informed care standards.
A policy of regulated domestication best balances these values.

Point 1: Conservation & Species Survival
  1. Captive Breeding Programs
    • Zoos and accredited sanctuaries have rescued numerous species from the brink of extinction (e.g., California condor, black-footed ferret).
    • By maintaining genetically viable populations in human care, we create a “genetic ark” that can be reintroduced into the wild when habitats recover.
    2.   Habitat Preservation Incentives
Having healthy, captive populations of endangered animals helps people learn about their plight and encourages financial support for protecting them in the wild.

Revenue from responsibly managed facilities directly supports anti-poaching patrols, habitat restoration, and local community engagement.

Point 2: Ethical Stewardship & Welfare
  1. Standards & Accreditation
    • Modern accreditation bodies (e.g., Association of Zoos & Aquariums) enforce strict welfare protocols—enclosure size, enrichment, veterinary care—to ensure animals thrive physically and mentally.
    • Compared to unregulated private ownership, accredited programs provide superior living conditions and expert oversight.
  2. Research & Veterinary Advances
    • Domesticated wild species have been at the forefront of veterinary breakthroughs (e.g., anesthesia protocols, reproductive technologies) that benefit both captive and wild populations.
    • Studying animals in controlled environments yields insights into disease prevention and ecosystem health.
Point 3: Education & Human–Animal Coexistence
  1. Public Education
    • Direct, up-close experiences with live animals foster empathy and a conservation ethic among millions of visitors annually.
    • Virtual or remote alternatives cannot match the impactful learning that shapes future generations of conservationists.
  2. Urban Coexistence Models
    • Rehabilitation centers and sanctuaries demonstrate how humans and wildlife can coexist—rehabilitating injured animals for release, retraining orphaned cubs, and mitigating human–wildlife conflicts in developing regions.
          Rebuttal of Opponent’s Key Points
  • Ethical Torture Claim: While poorly managed private captivity is inhumane, regulated programs adhere to welfare science—far surpassing ad hoc trophy-keeping of earlier eras.
  • Evolutionary “Genetic Mess”: Selective breeding focuses on preserving species-typical traits, not creating new domestic breeds. Genetic management plans prevent inbreeding and maintain wild-type behaviors crucial for reintroduction.
  • Danger to Humans: Accredited institutions employ comprehensive safety protocols and staff training. Incidents stem overwhelmingly from improper private ownership—not from professional domestication programs.