in captivity

Examples (10)

• The panda was born in captivity and has never seen the wild.
• Many endangered species have larger populations in captivity than in their natural habitats.
• The soldier spent five long years in captivity after being captured by the enemy.
• He died in captivity before a rescue attempt could be made.
• Studying animals in captivity provides valuable insights, but their behavior often differs from those in the wild.
• The zoo's breeding program helps increase the number of tigers raised in captivity.
• The journalist was held in captivity for three months.
• Life in captivity can be incredibly stressful for animals accustomed to roaming free.
• Will these parrots ever survive in the wild after living their whole lives in captivity?
• The rare orchids are carefully cultivated in captivity to prevent their extinction.