Judith Benz-Schwarzburg

Judith Benz-Schwarzburg is a philosopher and animal ethicist known for her advocacy against the treatment of animals in captivity, particularly in zoos. She argues that zoos are an outdated model for animal conservation and welfare. Recently, she has been in the news for her strong opposition to the Nürnberg Zoo's consideration of culling baboons due to overpopulation, calling it a scandalous decision.