Copenhagen Zoo Euthanizes Four Lions Following Giraffe Controversy
 

Copenhagen Zoo Euthanizes Four Lions Following Giraffe Controversy
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A Danish zoo that has already faced criticism for killing a giraffe in February to prevent inbreeding, is under fire again — this time for putting down four healthy lions to make space for a new male.

The lions were killed*to make way for a new pride after the zoo received a a**ther male, and to avoid the risk of inbreeding, according to a statement on the zoo's website.

See also: Do All Zoos Euthanize Animals Like Marius, the Copenhagen Giraffe?


Officials claimed it made sense to keep two females from a 2012 litter to mate with the new male, which arrived on Monday from Givskud Zoo, but that leaving the rest would pose a number of risks. Read more...

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