A young boy strangled nine rabbits and two guinea pigs to death during a solo trip to a petting zoo.
The 9-year-old did not show any emotion after killing the animals at the Rekerhout Petting Zoo in Alkmaar, Netherlands.
The student entered the petting zoo alone and killed the animals on March 11.
Ali Dorenbos, the manager, said to local media that the situation was very disturbing.
The young boy will not be charged with a crime because he is under 12, but will be placed in a care program.
Esther van Fenema, a psychiatrist, expressed sympathy for the animals and the little boy who felt the need to do this.
Parents should explain to their child why it is wrong to harm animals, even insects.
The recent animal killings include children using catapults to hurt and kill animals in the UK. WhatsApp chat.
Around 500 members in 11 group chats, including young children, have shared videos of their kills. school Children have shared videos of using catapults to injure and kill animals.
The videos show injured animals dying slowly after being shot with catapults or kicked to death.
The targeted animals include pigs, deer, pigeons, foxes, squirrels, pheasants, rabbits, geese, and ducks.
In one video, a deer is shown suffering from a severe head wound.
The child responsible for the attack is seen standing over the injured deer with a handheld catapult.
Psychologist Joni E. Johnston formerly wrote of the warning signs parents should watch for if their child is hurting animals.
She said that signs like locking a pet in a closed space or taking pleasure in seeing an animal in pain are concerning.
She emphasized the need for professional help when a child repeatedly harms animals despite knowing it is wrong.
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