webfact Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 The owner of a zoo in Thailand’s Khon Kaen province has posted disturbing pictures, on the zoo’s official Facebook page, of a Capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) being abused, urging visitors not to harm them as such creatures are friendly and do not harm others. The owner of the Khon Kaen Exotic Pets & The Fountain Show zoo, located in Sila sub-district in Muang district of Khon Kaen, told a reporter that, on New Year’s Day, many visitors flocked to the zoo and were all given baskets of vegetables with which to feed the animals. One visitor, however, was surprised when a Capybara approached them. The visitor struck the creature with the basket until the creature bled. Staff members at the zoo quickly treated the animal’s wounds after the shocking incident. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/abused-capybara-in-khon-kaen-sparks-outcry-on-social-media/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-01-04 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post LivinLOS Posted January 4, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 4, 2022 The 'zoo' is just as culpable as the raging idiot who harmed the animal. Taking the money, over loading the capacity, nt having handlers and staff trained and able to protect the animals welfare during the interactions. But hey what do we expect ?? When people complain about labels like developing or 3rd world, because theres cheap asian cars and malls, its the subtler stuff that tells you. 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ukrules Posted January 4, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 4, 2022 It's kind of hard to imagine what kind of moron goes to a zoo and then ends up beating one of the animals when it moves towards the food.... 12 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KhunLA Posted January 4, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 4, 2022 Owner of captive wild animals, wants people to treat them nicely ... ... hmm All zoos should be banned ... period. Nothing but animal abuse. 9 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyJ Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 Obviously no jail or fine for animal abuse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jcmj Posted January 4, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 4, 2022 The <deleted> should be beaten with a basket till he bleeds. <deleted>! 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted January 4, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 4, 2022 Some people are un-used to being around animals and and don't know how to behave, sometimes seeking a reaction to an action. Example: I had a pair of birds in a large cage, a friend once came to visit and chat to me, bringing his young son along with him. The young lad went directly to the cage and started banging on the frame, I politely asked him to stop, which he did. A couple of seconds later the boy had found a pencil on my desk and was now poking one of the birds, which was screeching in response. I took the pencil from him and asked why he was doing it, he said he wanted to see what happened... I poked him in the ribs with the pencil to which he shrieked back. I said now you understand! 5 3 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Nojohndoe Posted January 4, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 4, 2022 2 hours ago, KhunLA said: Owner of captive wild animals, wants people to treat them nicely ... ... hmm All zoos should be banned ... period. Nothing but animal abuse. While they are continued to be termed "Zoos's" I agree. I have been to a couple of places where the term zoo has been replaced with "sanctuary" and many animals have zero contact with humans. The concept does upset some who consider the land area a "waste" in place of potential development .(profit). 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Burma Bill Posted January 4, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 4, 2022 8 hours ago, LivinLOS said: Taking the money, over loading the capacity, nt having handlers and staff trained and able to protect the animals welfare during the interactions. With respect, evidence please which I can collate and forward. As a qualified Biologist, and a former Volunteer with Khon Kaen Tourist Police, I can assure everyone this Zoo is well organized, well managed and operated to a high standard. I made several visits with colleagues from the TP, especially during public holidays to monitor visitors, before moving to Cambodia. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hammer2021 Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 8 hours ago, LivinLOS said: The 'zoo' is just as culpable as the raging idiot who harmed the animal. Taking the money, over loading the capacity, nt having handlers and staff trained and able to protect the animals welfare during the interactions. But hey what do we expect ?? When people complain about labels like developing or 3rd world, because theres cheap asian cars and malls, its the subtler stuff that tells you. Nah. An individual acted badly and should be punished. Obviously not used to dealing with animals.. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Almer Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 34 minutes ago, Burma Bill said: With respect, evidence please which I can collate and forward. As a qualified Biologist, and a former Volunteer with Khon Kaen Tourist Police, I can assure everyone this Zoo is well organized, well managed and operated to a high standard. I made several visits with colleagues from the TP, especially during public holidays to monitor visitors, before moving to Cambodia. Perhaps you could have suggested the error of there ways regarding dual pricing unless this filthy practice has stopped 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albaby Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 11 hours ago, hotchilli said: Some people are un-used to being around animals and and don't know how to behave, sometimes seeking a reaction to an action. Example: I had a pair of birds in a large cage, a friend once came to visit and chat to me, bringing his young son along with him. The young lad went directly to the cage and started banging on the frame, I politely asked him to stop, which he did. A couple of seconds later the boy had found a pencil on my desk and was now poking one of the birds, which was screeching in response. I took the pencil from him and asked why he was doing it, he said he wanted to see what happened... I poked him in the ribs with the pencil to which he shrieked back. I said now you understand! Keeping birds in cages for your pleasure is animal cruelty. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenneth White Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 Domesticated animal abuse of any kind is unacceptable and it should have some punishment. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinLOS Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 23 hours ago, Burma Bill said: With respect, evidence please which I can collate and forward. As a qualified Biologist, and a former Volunteer with Khon Kaen Tourist Police, I can assure everyone this Zoo is well organized, well managed and operated to a high standard. I made several visits with colleagues from the TP, especially during public holidays to monitor visitors, before moving to Cambodia. clearly not well enough to manage visitor animal interactions.. Evidently. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinLOS Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 22 hours ago, The Hammer2021 said: Nah. An individual acted badly and should be punished. Obviously not used to dealing with animals.. The zoos job in a setting where people and animals are mixed is to manage that interaction safely. The individual should not have been in a position to act badly and the interaction managed appropriately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScience Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 Lol I think that poor gorilla is still in that cage over in Pinklao. That's sad if true. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roo860 Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 2 minutes ago, LivinLOS said: The zoos job in a setting where people and animals are mixed is to manage that interaction safely. The individual should not have been in a position to act badly and the interaction Was lucky it didn't end up on a plate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capybara cult Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 What sort of <deleted> idiot does this the animal just wanted food and they attacked it they should be in prison for animal cruelty. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xylophone Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 On 1/4/2022 at 3:31 PM, KhunLA said: All zoos should be banned ... period. Nothing but animal abuse. Agree with your comment......................Certainly the so-called "zoo" in Phuket was a disgusting place, with the animals in poor condition and the smell being almost unbelievably bad, so I'm pleased to hear that it is now closed, because it was an absolute disgrace. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeymike100 Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 On 1/4/2022 at 3:31 PM, KhunLA said: Owner of captive wild animals, wants people to treat them nicely ... ... hmm All zoos should be banned ... period. Nothing but animal abuse. All bad zoos should be banned, but there are some exceptional ones that do a lot of good work in conservation and education, like the San Diego Zoo, USA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozimoron Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 On 1/4/2022 at 3:31 PM, KhunLA said: Owner of captive wild animals, wants people to treat them nicely ... ... hmm All zoos should be banned ... period. Nothing but animal abuse. 2 minutes ago, mikeymike100 said: All bad zoos should be banned, but there are some exceptional ones that do a lot of good work in conservation and education, like the San Diego Zoo, USA On one level I do agree with this sentiment. The only thing that gives me some pause is that quite a few endangered animals are being bred by zoos and would become extinct without them. https://www.aza.org/connect-stories/stories/how-do-zoos-help-animals?locale=en https://edition.cnn.com/2020/09/17/world/captive-breeding-species-cte-scn-spc-intl/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Farang Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 15 minutes ago, ozimoron said: On one level I do agree with this sentiment. The only thing that gives me some pause is that quite a few endangered animals are being bred by zoos and would become extinct without them. https://www.aza.org/connect-stories/stories/how-do-zoos-help-animals?locale=en https://edition.cnn.com/2020/09/17/world/captive-breeding-species-cte-scn-spc-intl/index.html Hi We're locking you in jail because we want to take care of you. Don't be so ungrateful, we're doing it for you. By the way, if you want food you will need to entertain visitors. If you do a bad job and the visitors stop coming, you will starve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozimoron Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 1 minute ago, Joe Farang said: Hi We're locking you in jail because we want to take care of you. Don't be so ungrateful, we're doing it for you. By the way, if you want food you will need to entertain visitors. If you do a bad job and the visitors stop coming, you will starve. Hi, we're turning you loose in your native habitat but don't expect to see anybody that looks like you because they are almost all gone. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salerno Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 14 minutes ago, ozimoron said: Hi, we're turning you loose in your native habitat but don't expect to see anybody that looks like you because they are almost all gone. Oh, and by the way, if you see anything with big teeth licking their lips while staring at you ... RUN! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Farang Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 11 minutes ago, ozimoron said: Hi, we're turning you loose in your native habitat but don't expect to see anybody that looks like you because they are almost all gone. Shouln't have been imprisoned to begin with. By the way, your species are all gone because humans killed them off. Oh, we also only try to protect pretty animals to the human eye. If you are ugly or very small your species will never even be mentioned as it goes extinct. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Farang Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 Just now, Salerno said: Oh, and by the way, if you see anything with big teeth licking their lips while staring at you ... RUN! Or a human swinging a basket 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jak2002003 Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 On 1/5/2022 at 5:19 AM, Albaby said: Keeping birds in cages for your pleasure is animal cruelty. Not if they are domesticated well cared for pet birds. The would die if released. So long as the cage is large and they have free time to fly in the house then they have a better life then most wild birds. I agree catching wild birds and caging then is cruel though. I have pet budgies and finches. They live in a large outdoor aviary in my garden and they are very happy. If I let then out they would die of starvation, get killed my wild birds and cats. As for the OP a good zoo that allowed the animals to be in naturalistic large inclosures and care for them well.... Nothing wrong with that. Most zoo animals are actually captive born these days and used to humans. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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