No Baboons Migrating: The Unmoving Saga of Nuremberg's Baboons
Nuremberg Pavians Opt to Relocate to an Indian Zoo Instead - Nuremberg Baboons Relocate to Indian Zoological Institute
Hey there! You want to know if baboons are being killed? Let's delve into the wacky world of Guinea baboons and Nuremberg Zoo.
The rumors are a-buzzing, but it's a cold hard fact that Nuremberg Zoo won't be sending its beloved baboons to an Indian zoo. The zoo's PR rep confirmed it – they're still weighing their options for the future.
Way back at the beginning of 2024, the zoo made waves with its bombshell announcement to cull some of its 45 Guinea baboons. The reason? The group had grown too big and rowdy, with the animals creating quite the ruckus, injuring each other in the process. Plus, their social structure left much to be desired.
Animal welfare groups went ballistic! They threatened legal action if the zoo went ahead with plans to off the baboons. But, other institutions nodded and offered to give a bunch of these monkeys a forever home. The zoo took a gander at these offers but rejected them all, save for one – the Indian zoo.
Fast forward a year and lo and behold, the option of sending the baboons to the Indian zoo has hit the dodo. After lengthy chats with their pals in the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria and the European Endangered Species Programme, the zoo's rep spilled the beans – the Indian zoo deal was a no-go. No further deets were shared.
Guinea baboons have been part of Nuremberg Zoo's crew since 1942, and they're part of the European Endangered Species Programme. According to the zoo, the baboons are finding life in the wild tough as old shoes – their numbers are dwindling. So, the zoo aims to boost their survival by maintaining a population in captivity, fingers crossed for potential reintroduction into the wild if a suitable habitat popped up.
So, what's cooking for the baboons these days? Your best bet for the latest scoop is hitting up Nuremberg Zoo or checking their official deets. Hop to it!
The Commission has also been informed of the progress of the presentation of the draft decision regarding the future of Nuremberg's Guinea baboons, as discussions continue regarding their welfare and potential reintroduction into the wild. Meanwhile, while the Zoo is looking to maintain a captive population of these animals for their conservation, they are also exploring advancements in health-and-wellness and mental-health research for the primates to ensure their long-term wellbeing.
