Nuremberg Zoo Controversially Euthanizes 12 Baboons Amid Space Constraints

The Tiergarten Nürnberg Zoo in Germany euthanized 12 baboons due to limited space, sparking protests from animal rights activists. Despite attempts to relocate the animals, space constraints continued, leading to the controversial decision. This incident raises questions about zoo practices in Europe.

Nuremberg's Tiergarten Zoo has come under fire following the euthanization of 12 baboons due to overcrowding concerns. The decision has attracted fierce criticism and protests from animal rights groups.

Originally announced in February 2024, the plans to reduce the baboon population at the zoo resulted from the facility reaching capacity. Efforts to relocate the animals to zoos elsewhere, including Paris, China, and Spain, were unsuccessful.

As activists took to the zoo premises, the situation escalated with some demonstrators being detained. The incident underscores ongoing debates about animal management in European zoos.

(With inputs from agencies.)