Camperdown Zoo, Dundee, Scotland

After the illness of the “alpha” the 4 of his sons were also killed because of “abnormal” behaviour within the space of 4 days.

The requirements for keeping these wolves were for conservation and breeding the rare European Grey Wolf (even though they were all male?)

• A report should be made available over the decision of euthanasia
• who decided was there an ethologist consulted?
• What other options were explored?
• the contingency plan should be made available in the event of an alpha passing