captivity

Captive and captivating in captivity

It is not good to capture animals from the natural environment and put them in one place like a captivated area.

To make this gramatically correct, a different word form is needed:

It is not good to capture animals from the natural environment and put them in one place like a captivity area.

It is unusual to refer to places like zoos as 'captivity areas'. However, there are several forms of the same word that can be useful when talking about animals.

Take a look at the photo at the top of this post. Then read the text below. Discuss with a friend how you would translate the words in bold in your own language.

The panda is in captivity. It was captured and is now held captive in a zoo. A young boy is admiring the panda through a glass screen. The boy is captivated by the panda. The panda is beautiful. Its beauty is captivating.