A Denmark zoo is requesting donations of healthy horses and other small pets to feed their captive predatory animals.
The Aalborg Zoo said it accepts live horses, chickens, rabbits and guinea pigs to give to carnivorous animals in its care, calling them an important part of their predators' diets.
The zoo, located in Denmark's North Jutland region, argued it has a responsibility to mimic the natural food chain among animals. Donated animals are "gently euthanized" by its staff before being served as fodder.
The zoo discussed the feeding donation program in a Facebook post on July 31, garnering dozens of reactions, including many who pushed back on the initiative.
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