Outrage After German Zoo Shoots Baboons, Feeds Them to Predators During Cull - National
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Outcry after German zoo kills 12 baboons over space issues, feeds carcasses to predators
FRANKFURT, July 30 — A German zoo said Tuesday it had killed 12 baboons due to overcrowding in their enclosure, with animal rights activists breaking into the zoo in protest.Police arrested seven demonstrators who briefly entered the zoo complex in the southern city of Nuremberg.“We know that many will find this decision hard to understand, that it has annoyed, upset or infuriated them,” the management of the zoo said in a statement.The zoo init…
The zoo director saw no other way than to kill the animals. Critics speak of irresponsibility.
The Nuremberg Zoo is suddenly closed – for "business reasons". Now it is clear what is behind it. Animal protectionists want to file criminal charges.
For over a year and a half, the controversial issue has been discussed. For lack of space, the zoo has now killed twelve baboons. What are the reasons for this?
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