The debate continues Death of ‘Kanelo’, a little over one year old orangutan calf living at Barcelona Zoo. The incidents occurred after the animal was found immobile in its habitat on May 21. The specimen’s veterinary team and caregivers entered the cavity to examine the specimen and confirmed it was dead.
The case was re-discussed animal welfare conditions that exist in some zoos, which have rekindled the debate about the need to avoid the display of wild species there They do not always adapt well to captivity.
According to this Zoo management had not detected any “abnormalities” in ‘Kanelo’ behavior.. In addition, it was stated in the preliminary investigations that the cause of death would be respiratory distress. The ZOOXXI Platform denounced the “impunity” of those responsible for the equipment and recalled that it had already warned in March that orangutans were not receiving “adequate care”. For all these reasons, he once again requested the transplant of this species.
Currently, the Zoo is waiting to receive the analyzes carried out in coordination with the health authorities and the UAB Veterinary Faculty to determine the exact cause. However, when it comes to the offspring of wild animals, These situations can occur suddenly.
For its part, the animal organization ZOOXXI platform condemns the “policy of silence” carried out by the Zoo management “The public was never made aware of the incident.”
He also warnedHe warned last March that the orangutans in the Barcelona park “have been undergoing renovations for more than six months”. of a facility with widespread structural failures since its previous renovation”.
The Entity announced that it took some photos last May that show from its point of view: the calf was subjected to a “stress” state and he said he only knew “the closure, the noise of the works and the exhibition to the public”.
Moreover, In the case of captive orangutans, “the welfare of these animals is so low that their baldness is clearly observable”. The platform thought this was an “infallible” indication that something was wrong.
Zoo says monkeys are in ‘excellent health’
Barcelona Zoo responded to these criticisms by arguing all orangutans are in “excellent health”. Regarding studies, he always pointed. “animal welfare guaranteedThe ACN agency also stated that “the puppies complete their fur at the age of five and seven.”
Despite this, the platform announced that it will report these facts to the authorities so that the causes of death can be clarified. “Barcelona Zoo and dismissal of city council‘, Rosi Carro, the organization’s scientific coordinator, lamented.
In this sense, he recalled that the recent renovation of the Barcelona Zoo violates the Municipal Regulation for the Protection of Animals, which states that the facilities must be adapted to put the interests of living things first, detrimental to their display. “Barcelona Zoo’s strategic plan prioritizes the display of animals in clear contradiction to the norm”Carro assured.
He also noted that the State Animal Rights and Welfare Protection Act designed a great ape law. The platform responsible said, “This provision will comply with the article of the regulation that provides for the transfer of animals to shelters.”
“We can no longer do anything for the calf and this is expected to cause great pain to the mother and other individuals.”
Barcelona Zoo is not a suitable place for these animals.“There are several shelters in the world where we can have a dialogue to start resettlement.”
They want the autopsy of the animal
The Great Ape Project organization has requested an autopsy by independent experts from the City Council and the zoo to determine Kanelo’s death.
This organization does not understand how it is possible that “a citizen may be sanctioned and even prosecuted when he fails to comply with a norm” and yet, municipal administrators do not comply with a municipal Bylaw approved in 2019 By ZOOXXI’s citizen initiative, doing nothing to comply with it, and with extreme impunity for irresponsibility”.
“Kanelo should not have died or been born in the conditions of his mother, confirms from this NGO that defends great apes. Both captivity and birth of non-human hominids should be prohibited., because there is no independent scientific endorsement to support indoor breeding programs for endangered species. Keeping them captive is just a job, and captive births are for maintaining collections and attracting the public”, noting the Great Ape Project.
Also, he thinksThe City Council or, where appropriate, the Environmental Prosecutor’s Office should take immediate action. To those responsible for non-compliance with the Barcelona Zoo Conversion Regulations in force since 2019. an indication that something is wrong. “The death of Kanelo and why they want to hide it need to be clarified,” said Pedro Pozas Terrados, executive director of the Great Ape Project.
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