Without reading all the replies so far I've got to say:



1) Education of/for/by the general public, raising awareness of animals' plight. Loss of fear and better understanding come with familiarity. Public gradually looses irrational fear and misconception due to past mystique of folklore, wives' tales and ignorance. Better understanding of animals' behavior and environmental requirements by the public. Understanding the true nature of the beast, not some folklore. More compassion for their plight.



2) Eco-Economics 101 - When indigenous peoples realize the value of a renewable natural resource, they then have economic incentive to ensure survival and provide habitat. Provides foreign balance of trade export capital, as well as Eco-tourism dollars.



3) As mentioned, a knowledge reservoir on husbandry and best practices is gained, just in case the need to propagate for repatriation should arise.



4) Nobody has EVER said that Man-made captive born morphological creations are to be returned to the wild. Their probable lack of survivability in the wild is most likely for the best.



jsc


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