Free Dumbo! Zoos Are Bad for Elephants, Study Says

Free Dumbo! Zoos Are Bad for Elephants, Study Says - TIME: "For animals living in the wild, nature plays for keeps. A life spent battling predators, famine, disease and the elements may be an independent one, but it can also be a very short one. That, at least, is the case zoos and wildlife parks often make when they contend that protective captivity may be a boon for many animals, particularly species that are endangered or threatened. But when it comes to at least one big and beloved creature, a new study suggests that a zoo might be the least safe place in the world."