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captivity [kæpˈtɪvət̬i, Brit -əti] N no pl

captivity

to be in captivity

estar em cativeiro

Usage examples with captivity

to be in captivity

estar em cativeiro

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Once in captivity and out of their natural habitat, many pets die or fail to reproduce. en.wikipedia.org

Certain food items commonly consumed by humans are toxic to hamsters and should be avoided completely in captivity. en.wikipedia.org

Their small size and less aggressive demeanor in captivity than northern wolves would have made them much easier to tame. en.wikipedia.org

A lyrebird chick was raised in captivity in the 1920s. theconversation.com

Some scientists think that these sightings and the feces can only be of animals escaped from captivity. en.wikipedia.org

Tool use has been observed in capuchin monkeys both in captivity and in their natural environments. en.wikipedia.org

Being a largely ground-dwelling, gregarious bird, domestication of the quail was not difficult, although many of its wild instincts are retained in captivity. en.wikipedia.org

A snakeskin gourami can grow up to 8 inches (20 cm) in captivity and its spawns are also unusually large. en.wikipedia.org

For the first time since her captivity she was able to enjoy some peace and tranquillity. en.wikipedia.org

Eagle rays require a well-thought-out and dedicated level of care, and as such they are incredibly difficult to breed in captivity. www.breakingnews.ie

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