Two young apes are to be castrated in Nuremberg Zoo before they reach sexual maturity – and thus remain youthful forever. Zoo director Dag Encke explains why he thinks this is necessary.
In the coming weeks, the two young lowland gorillas, Kato and Akono, are to be castrated in Nuremberg Zoo. A conversation with zoo director Dag Encke about silverbacks, social needs and the degree of genetic compatibility between humans and bananas.