The tragic accident at the Salzburg Zoo – a keeper (33) was fatally injured by a white rhino on Tuesday morning – leaves no one unmoved. Zoo legend Herbert Eder of the “White Zoo” in Lower Austria is also shocked. In an interview with the “Krone” he made it clear that the animal was certainly not to blame.
Herbert Eder, the famous father of the white tigers, has been working with all kinds of wild animals for decades and white rhinos, such as the death angel ‘Yeti’ in Salzburg, are also on his research list. “40 years ago I worked with rhinos in the Serengeti. These animals are usually set in such a way that they never seek contact with people. “It is a tragic accident,” Eder told “Krone”.
In the interview, the animal rights activist takes up the cause of the four-legged friends.
“Kron”:Mr Eder, how can you explain the attack in Salzburg?
Makes: I don’t know the exact procedures in the affected zoo, but wild animals pose many dangers. In addition, rhinos are known to have very poor eyesight. Perhaps the animal was simply happy or frightened by the morning ritual.
Joy with deadly consequences?
These animals weigh more than a ton, so even in joyful outbursts you simply don’t stand a chance. I now compare this to a motorcyclist crashing into the guardrail with full force. The human body simply cannot withstand such forces.
Was it a mistake on the part of the keeper, or is this animal simply dangerous?
The fault never lies with the animal; it is always a human failure. This is simply the law when it comes to livestock farming.
Is the attitude in zoos now outdated, should we respond now?
It is thanks to zoos that white rhinos still exist. These facilities are not intended for petting visits, but rather play an important role in species conservation.
Can such incidents be prevented in the future?
No not really. However, special further training for animal keepers is recommended. However, there is currently a general staff shortage, which does not make the situation any easier.
Source: Krone
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