Examples of 'held in captivity' in a sentence

Meaning of "held in captivity"

To be held in captivity means to be confined or imprisoned by human beings, usually for the purpose of forced containment, control, or entertainment. It commonly refers to animal species that are kept in zoos, circuses, or research facilities, as well as individuals who are unlawfully detained or held against their will by other individuals or groups

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held in captivity
There is also an increasing population held in captivity.
Several thousand are held in captivity around the world.
Where we believe no wild animals shall be held in captivity.
Red deer are held in captivity for a variety of reasons.
The largest crocodile ever held in captivity.
Schwarz was held in captivity until the end of the war.
And is actually being held in captivity.
Parrotlets can be held in captivity as breeding pairs or as a social companion.
We fight for the freedom of those held in captivity.
You have been held in captivity by the things of this world.
Around the world thousands of elephants are being held in captivity.
He was captured and held in captivity for more than ten months.
Currently thousands are being held in captivity.
One held in captivity.
Vaquitas have never been held in captivity.

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The lady is held in captivity until she agrees to marry him.
It is also worrying that people are being held in captivity and as hostages.
They are held in captivity for months on end without being charged with anything.
Fossas are occasionally held in captivity in zoos.
Or by perhaps some shady government agency and is actually being held in captivity.
Shall be held in captivity.
Russia announces imminent release of killer whales held in captivity.
The first great white held in captivity died within hours.
Some conclusions were made based on observation of the wolves held in captivity.
He was held in captivity.
Hundreds of dolphins are held in captivity.
Matthias was held in captivity in a small house in Buda.
Only demons who ate three people are held in captivity here.
Killer whales in SeaWorld are held in captivity without the necessary living conditions or treatments.
And learn something about these free wild horses held in captivity.
I was held in captivity and the Nazis did impose penalties on me.
Surendra has been held in captivity.
Lange was held in captivity in Kalundborg castle.
It seems like there are more kids who were held in captivity.
Griggs held in captivity by the Ultranationalists.
One of the most common reproductive problems in female iguanas held in captivity is dystocia.
Being held in captivity and disposed to Mars so as to clear rubbish over there.
He was captured in a battle and held in captivity in Damascus.
He was held in captivity in Gallipoli.
A young Austrian girl is kidnapped and held in captivity for.
Held in captivity by the Indians and had learned their language.
Preeda Boonark has been held in captivity for five years.
Many other traveling merchants who journeyed through the Caucasus were held in captivity as well.
Was definitely held in captivity It looks like the first victim.
They were captured there by the Portuguese and held in captivity for five years.
Tschudy was held in captivity during the Vietnam War for more than seven years.
The rest of the Wahhabi clan was held in captivity in Cairo.
An animal held in captivity is tortured ; it suffers.
She passed while I was held in captivity.
Animals are held in captivity in zoos, and often as pets and as livestock.

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