仅事实
丹麦动物园请求捐赠宠物以喂养圈养食肉动物
摘要
丹麦奥尔堡动物园呼吁公众捐赠多余的宠物，如鸡、兔子和豚鼠，经过人道安乐死后用作其食肉动物的饲料。
丹麦北部的奥尔堡动物园请求公众捐赠多余的宠物，包括鸡、兔子和豚鼠，经过人道安乐死后用作其食肉动物的饲料。动物园旨在复制自然食物链，以促进动物福利和专业诚信。
“饲养食肉动物时，有必要为它们提供肉类，最好带有毛皮、骨头等，以尽可能给予它们自然的饮食，”奥尔堡动物园副主任皮娅·尼尔森表示。
动物园澄清，狗和猫不包括在此计划内。这一做法已实施多年，在丹麦较为普遍，许多游客和合作伙伴也很欣赏有机会参与其中。
专家强调，为圈养的食肉动物提供完整的动物部位，包括毛皮、骨头和内脏，对于保持其自然的进食习惯非常重要。
美国动物园和水族馆协会（AZA）表示，其成员动物园不会征集宠物作为食物。然而，AZA的营养咨询小组认可为圈养食肉动物提供完整动物尸体的益处，因为这能激发活动并促进正常的进食行为。
这一举措引发了争议，一些人对为动物饲料而安乐死健康宠物的做法表示担忧，而另一些人则支持动物园维持实用食物供应的做法。
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Aalborg Zoo in northern Denmark has requested the public to donate surplus pets, including chickens, rabbits, and guinea pigs, to be humanely euthanized and used as food for its carnivorous animals.
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The zoo aims to replicate the natural food chain to promote animal welfare and professional integrity.
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The zoo clarified that dogs and cats are excluded from this program.
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This practice has been in place for years and is common in Denmark, with many guests and partners appreciating the opportunity to contribute.
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Experts emphasize the importance of feeding captive carnivores whole animal parts, including fur, bones, and organs, to maintain natural eating habits.
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The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) in the United States stated that its member zoos do not solicit pets for food.
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The AZA's Nutritional Advisory Group acknowledges the benefits of providing whole animal carcasses to captive carnivores, as it stimulates activity and promotes normal feeding behavior.
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