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    Zookeeper Irwin preached the wrong message

    • Binoy Kampmark
    • 18 September 2006
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    The story of Irwin's life, already being written, will conclude that he was a good conservationist, a global ambassador for protecting 'dangerous' animals. But how can the owner of a zoo be worthy of such a title? Zoos are enclosures that imply a loss of sanctuary and celebrate the subjugation of nature.

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    Binoy Kampmark

    • Binoy Kampmark
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    Dr Binoy Kampmark is a former Commonwealth Scholar who lectures at RMIT University, Melbourne.  

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