A zoo in Europe invites the audience to change unwanted pets and calls for donations of downy rabbits and family guards to be euthanized and fed to its predator residents.
The Aalborg -Dierenentuin in Denmark announced the program in a Facebook message, causing public commitment, including the anger of the people for the ethical treatment of animals (PETA).
“If you have an animal that needs to be re -ruled for various reasons, you are very welcome to give it to us. The animals are humanly euthanized by trained staff and then used as food,” wrote the zoo in the social media post. “In this way nothing is lost and we will ensure natural behavior, good nutrition and well-being for our predators.”
The zoo said that private individuals and companies can donate chickens, rabbits and guinea pigs, the organizers said they form an important part of the diets of predators.
The zoo accepts small animals such as guinea pigs and larger animals for prey donations. (Istock)
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In particular, the zoo said that the Eurasian lynx needs “whole” prey animals that look like what it would of course hunt in the wild.
“In zoos we have the responsibility to replicate the natural food chain of the animals – because of both animal welfare and professional integrity,” employees wrote.
The zoo also accepts horses and notes that owners “can join us completely if you want.”
A Eurasian lynx stalks prey in a forest. (Philippe Clement/Arterra/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
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Peta weighed on the controversial initiative and said that there is nothing “natural” in the donation request.
“It is not a ‘natural behavior’ for predators from Asia, who roam and hunt their meals, to become companions of animals that originated in South America,” Peta wrote in an online press release. “Company animals are never needed to the natural food chain of the [zoo’s] Animals’ (as spokesperson for Aalborg Zoo described the program). “
Horses can also be donated for prey, according to the zoo. (Melina Mara/The Washington Post)
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PETA added that the Aalborg -animal garden ‘really cares for animals’, it should focus on protecting species in their natural habitats.
The zoo later switched off the reactions to his Facebook message with details about the program, with reference to “considerably international interest”.
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“We understand that the post evokes emotions and interest, but hateful and malignant rhetoric is superfluous – and we encourage to maintain a respectful tone,” wrote leadership. “We are happy to work out and answer questions via private messages or e -mail.”
