• robotica@lemmy.world
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    10 months ago

    Wow, that must mean that we’re in captivity! /s

    Even if animals in captivity did live longer (which @WallEx@feddit.de contradicts), wouldn’t it make more sense to think it’s because of better treatment and healthcare?

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      10 months ago

      To be fair, he’s not contradicting the intended statement. “Animals in captivity” usually refers to zoos/aquariums/etc in this context.

      They are just pointing out that animals raised for food are also “animals in captivity,” and have dramatically reduced lifespans.

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        10 months ago

        Farm animals are not animals in captivity.

        Captivity implies being captured and being held captured.

        It is about wild animals that do live longer in a control environment albeit loosing their freedom.

        Animal farming is a different animal