• testfactor@lemmy.world
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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