Dissection is bad for the environment.
Many of the animals harmed or killed for classroom use are caught in the wild, often in large numbers. Plus, the chemicals used to preserve animals are unhealthy (formaldehyde, for example, irritates the eyes, nose, and throat).
Why is dissection banned?
The University Grants Commission (UGC), a governmental body that sets standards for university education in India, has banned the dissection of animals in zoology and life science university courses. Some educators decry the decision, arguing that classrooms aren't prepared to offer alternatives to dissections.
What are the cons of dissection?
- Con 1. Methods used to supply animals for dissections are bad for the environment and inhumane. ...
- Con 2. Medical studies do not require or benefit from animal dissection. ...
- Con 3. Dissecting real animals is unnecessary since alternatives exist.
