Zoo Animal

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The paper explains, bases on a news article, that the death of a beloved elephant was cause by unnecessarily exposure to cold temperatures in a zoo environment. The author points out a letter to the editor regarding the general treatment of zoo animals, who are often exposed to harsh environmental conditions. The paper suggests that elephants residing in cold climates, such as Chicago and other cities, should be moved to sanctuaries in warmer environments rather than zoos in order to provide these beloved animals with the freedom to roam and to exist in a more acceptable habitat."

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"An article written by Kaufman describes the recent death of a beloved elephant that resided in Chicago at the Lincoln Park Zoo. Although it was determined that the elephant named Peaches died of natural causes due to its elderly age, many animal activists have argued that allowing these elephants to remain in cold climates during the winter months is particularly harmful for these animals, who are not accustomed to the cold temperatures and precipitation that are found in zoos in the North (Kaufman A03). Therefore, it has been strongly suggested that elephants residing in cold climates such as Chicago and other cities should be moved to sanctuaries in warmer environments rather than zoos in order to provide these beloved animals with the freedom to roam and to exist in a more acceptable habitat (Kaufman A03)."

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