German zoo kills 12 pavians due to lack of space despite protests
German zoo kills 12 pavians due to lack of space despite protests
Berlin (AP) - A zoo in the German city of Nuremberg has 12 Paviane euthanased on Tuesday. This step was accompanied by concerns that the zoo did not have enough space for the growing group of these animals.
previous plans and criticism
The Tiergarten Nuremberg had already announced plans to kill Paviane in February 2024 because the existing place was not sufficient. The zoo explained that it had received offers to accommodate some animals, but none of these solutions could be implemented.
protests and social unrest
The announced measures met with violent criticism of animal welfare groups and led to protests at the zoo on Monday. The zoo announced that it had to prepare for the upcoming Euthanasia. On Tuesday morning, he announced that he was closed for the day for "operational reasons".
activists break into the zoo
On Tuesday afternoon, several activists pushed the zoo and tried to stick to the floor with their bodies before they were arrested. Shortly afterwards, the zoo announced that the 12 Paviane Euthana was, reported the German news agency dpa. Further details were initially not announced. Animal welfare groups announced that it would file a criminal complaint.
lack of space for the Paviane
The population of the Guinea paviane in the zoo had increased to 43 animals, which was too much built for an enclosure that was built in the late 2000s for 25 animals and their offspring. This led to more conflicts among animals.
earlier measures of the zoo
The zoo said that in the past he had taken steps to fix the problem. Since 2011, 16 paves have been relocated to Paris and China in Zoos. However, these zoos and another in Spain to which Paviane were sent to have reached their own capacity limits. An attempt to check the birth was stopped several years ago after the lack of success.
euthanasia of animals in European zoos
The euthanasia of animals is not unusual in European zoos for various reasons. However, some previous cases caused a sensation. One example is the case of 2014 when the Copenhagen zoo killed a healthy, 2-year giraffe baby, whose carcass was dismantled in front of an audience, including children, and then fed to lions.
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