wild animals

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This would involve capturing wild animals, breeding them in captivity, and then releasing juveniles back into the wild.

From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026

The role of modern zoos remains contested: they argue they play a vital role in conservation, while critics question the ethics of keeping wild animals in captivity.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Foxes are classed as wild animals, not pests, therefore councils do not have a responsibility to remove them from private or public property.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

Advocates want the state to dedicate $15 million a year to bring back specialists focused on resolving conflicts between people and wild animals.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2026

“What would become of us if wild animals came first and carried her off?”

From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill