The The European Association of Zoos and zoo is an institution of Copenhagen Lesley Dickie . EAZA monitors breeding closely and prioritizes the protection of species , writes Dickie . In rare cases , animals must be removed by management euthanasia , he says . Lesley Dickie : In-breeding is a serious problem that can increase susceptibility to disease .
The Copenhagen zoo is an institution of The European Association of Zoos and Aquaria . EAZA monitors breeding closely and prioritizes the protection of species , writes Lesley Dickie . In rare cases , animals must be removed by management euthanasia , he says . Dickie : In-breeding is a serious problem that can increase susceptibility to disease .