T4W1 TS Q06 – Selective High School

Danielle thinks keeping animals in enclosures should be banned because she feels that it is a form of animal cruelty to keep wild animals in captivity. She believes leaving animals in their natural habitats is their right.

Which one of these statements, if true, weakens Danielle’s argument?

Humans can see the animals up close in zoos without the fear of danger. Zoos have keepers that constantly monitors the health of their animals. Many endangered animals are being bred in special breeding facilities to ensure the survival of their species. Animals kept in confined areas often display alarming behaviour, which shows their distress.

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Which one of these statements, if true, weakens Danielle’s argument?