Animal captivity is okay in terms of ethnics.

Hello again. Sorry for taking so long with the response. I had some errands to run.---THE SUMMARY---Con points out the following:1. Animals and humans both enjoy more space.2. The poor living conditions in zoos results in some animal deaths.3. Emulating the exact natural conditions of an animal can be challenging and is sometimes done incorrectly.4. Humanity has caused the deaths of many animals in different ways.Poor living conditions and low space composes about 70% of Con's arguments. Therefore, it will be my first priority to counter these. Con also points out some specific incidences where captivity has caused animal troubles.---REBUTTALS---The Issue with SpaceAlthough it is obvious that most humans prefer increased living space, most of us don't have a choice. Con states "If a billionaire had to choose between a one-room apartment, or a 120-room mansion, I put my money on the mansion." Notice how he says "if a billionaire...". It is a widely known fact that the majority of earth's population is not comprised of billionaires. Therefore, most of us live in smaller houses because it's the best we can find. This fact is true in the animal kingdom as well. If a species overextends its territory, it will invade the space of potential predators. Some animals "mark their territory" by urinating on the ground. They must choose a limited space because they have to. Sheep usually have a territory space of 1 to 3 square miles, which is about the same as a good domestication farm.Poorly Living Conditions from ZoosSure, there are poorly-kept zoos around the world, but that doesn't mean every single one is poorly-kept. "It is true that there have been zoos treating animals in a cruel manner. However, there is continuous improvement in their manner of working. It won't be fair to shut down all the zoos for mistakes committed by few in the past. With reforms being brought about in this sector, animals are provided with proper diet and enough space." (Source: Buzzle.com)I'm not sure if it helps, but there was a movie released just recently called "Dolphin Tale". I haven't watched it, but the commercials claim it is about a boy who finds a dolphin without a tale. He rescues the poor creature and keeps it in human care until it rehabilitates. The commercials claim the movie to be "based on a true story."Emulation of Natural EnvironmentsZookeepers do their best to get the most natural-looking environments for their animals. The technology for it isn't perfect yet, but the great thing about technology is that it evolves. Scientists are close to finding ways to add wind and water currents and weather conditions to swimming pools. Just wait a few years, and you'll be surprised.Humanity SinsAlmost anyone would agree that humanity is responsible for an imbalance in the animal kingdom, but most of that comes from pollution and consumption. Humans consume massive amounts of fossil fuels daily for transportation and manufacturing. Pollution, such as smoke, all stop the balance of life. If we were to release all animals from captivity, what good will it do? We'd be letting them out of their safe cages to the oil-spilled oceans and landfilled fields. Not to have a negative tone here, but I just want to get across that captivity is a very small portion of life imbalance.---ARGUMENTS---These are just a few points I thought of after round 2.ProtectionWith a rise in demand of animal-made products such as skins, ivory, and supposed medicinal purpose, zoos keep animals in a safe haven away from hunters and gatherers. A buffalo in a zoo stops it from being hunted down for its leather skin.Education"Today's zoos put more emphasis on educational and conservation purpose than mere recreation. Many schools visit zoos to know more about endangered species and the ways to conserve them. Zoos are in fact, trying to make people aware of their ecology."---CONCLUSION AND SOURCES---Although it is true that our technology and living conditions in our zoos is imperfect, things keep changing. Improvement by improvement, someday, all will agree that animals belong in captivity. Until then, our current system is good enough, and it should be clear to the voters that the Pros of animal captivity outweigh the cons.Good luck to the contender in the last round. It was a thrill debating with you.