Project 3_Annabelle Sabelhaus
“Animals of countless species, wild as well as tame, can now entertain tourists on their holidays. The popularity, however, of animal-based tourism comes with significant risks for the welfare of these animals. Many animals are kept in small confinements, are broken down to interact obediently with tourists, or are made to perform, entertain, transport or even give their lives for human leisure…We bring attention to the problem of cultural relativism and the difficulty of imposing universal standards of animal welfare. We conclude that reforms and individual travel decisions as a result of biosecurity concerns will impact animal welfare.”
von Essen, E., Lindsjo, J., & Berg, C. (2020). Instagranimal: animal welfare and animal ethics
challenges of animal-based tourism. Animals (Basel), 10(10), 18-30.
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