Berlin Zoo animals feast on unsold Christmas trees

Animals at Berlin Zoo have been enjoying a belated festive dinner, feasting on unsold Christmas trees.

It is seen as a way to minimise waste and help zoos which have been financially hit by the pandemic.

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Image caption, Bison nibbled on the trees. They are a rarity on the zoo's menu and contain essential oils and fresh needles, tantamount to sweets for animals, the zoo says.

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Image caption, Siberian ibexes tried some too.

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Image caption, Reindeer used their antlers to play with the trees.

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Image caption, An Asian elephant had a tree on its back.

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