epa04064105 (FILES) A file photo dated 7 February 2014 of Copenhagen Zoo’s giraffe Marius who was early 9 February put down by the zoo authorities in a controversial action that has drawn widespread condemnation. Thousands had signed an online petition appearling for a change of heart over the two year old but the zoo said it had no choice because of its duty to avoid in-breeding. The carcass will be partly used for research and partly to feed the lions. EPA/Keld navntoft DENMARK OUT
DENMARK OUT