In Germany, local media are reporting that zoos are making contingency plans, including killing some of the animals, should the lockdown continue without a solution to their financial troubles.
Neumünster Zoo’s director has told Die Welt they have “listed the animals we will have to slaughter first” and said some may even have to be fed to others. But even such drastic plans would not be sufficient to solve the problem.
Verena Kaspari told the paper the step would be a last resort and “unpleasant”. She referred to the plight of the piscivorous animals and added: “If it comes to it, I’ll have to euthanise animals, rather than let them starve.”
Well, of course, Angoose. Only the fat cats with diabetes and high blood pressure, those already on their death beds, will be killed and fed to the giraffes.
Well, of course, Angoose. Only the fat cats with diabetes and high blood pressure, those already on their death beds, will be killed and fed to the giraffes.