💨 Abstract

A German zoo, Tiergarten Nürnberg, shot twelve healthy Guinea baboons due to overcrowding in their enclosure, despite contraceptive measures. The zoo claimed there was no alternative, though other zoos offered to take them. Animal rights groups are outraged, fearing similar cullings in the UK due to overpopulation, citing zoos often kill surplus animals to feed predators. The zoo's director defended the decision, but faces criminal complaints from the public.

Courtesy: Luke Alsford