Aalborg Zoo in Denmark is requesting pet donations, specifically chickens, rabbits, and guinea pigs, to feed its predators. The zoo defends the practice, stating it's crucial for maintaining natural predator behavior and minimizing waste. While the initiative has sparked online backlash, the zoo notes that larger animals, like horses, are also accepted (with euthanasia and tax deductions for owners). This isn't unprecedented in Denmark; the Copenhagen Zoo faced similar criticism in 2014 for killing a giraffe and lions for similar purposes.

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