

Bred To Be Dead: Zoos' Grim Genetics Policies

What place does death have in zoos? Some zoos, like Copenhagen's, euthanize animals to allow for genetic shuffling, using the remains to feed their predators. Certain researchers argue these practices prevent aging populations on the brink of extinction. But for other zoos and their visitors, such a policy is ethically questionable. We go behind the scenes to unpack this prickly issue.
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