Summary
A zoo in Nuremberg, Germany, killed 12 healthy Guinea baboons due to overcrowding in their enclosure. This decision led to protests from animal rights activists, with some being arrested for trespassing. The zoo stated that it could not relocate the baboons or control their population growth through other means.
Key Facts
- The zoo killed 12 Guinea baboons because their enclosure was overcrowded.
- The baboons were fed to predators after being killed.
- Seven animal rights activists were arrested for protesting at the zoo.
- Overcrowding caused conflicts among the baboons, and no rehousing options were found.
- The zoo had planned this culling since last year due to population size exceeding acceptable levels.
- Other zoos could not take in more baboons and contraceptive methods failed.
- The zoo closed for a day, during which the culling took place.
- The European Association of Zoos and Aquaria's guidelines were followed, according to the zoo's director.
- Animal rights groups have filed a complaint against the zoo, calling the culling illegal.
