Aalborg Zoo in Denmark has appealed to the public for donations of healthy, live small pets, including chickens, rabbits, and guinea pigs.

The donated animals are intended to feed the zoo's predators, such as the Eurasian lynx, to simulate natural food chains and promote animal welfare.

The zoo has assured donors that all animals will be humanely euthanised by trained staff before being used as fodder.

The initiative has garnered mixed reactions online, with some critics deeming it 'perverse' while others have shared positive experiences of donating animals.

The zoo also accepts horses, which require a passport, and offers potential tax deductions for donors based on the animal's weight.

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Zoo urges people to donate their unwanted pets to feed their predators