Photo Gallery Human Pollution in the Animal Kingdom

Vienna's renowned Schönbrunn Zoo recently launched an art installation to raise awareness about the destruction of animal habitats. As a result, its animals have seen some unusual changes in their cages.
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A wrecked old Mercedes has been placed in the pond in the rhinoceros enclosure at Schönbrunn Zoo. The rhino Jango has reportedly become fascinated with the car.

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A crocodile rests near a rusty old bathtub in its pond.

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A fake oil rig sculpture towers over a group of penguins as part of the zoo's "Trouble in Paradise" art project.

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The art installation is designed to raise awareness about the effect human junk has on animal habitats. Here, a tire among crocodiles.

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Fish swim around a fake toxic waste container which has been put in the aquarium.

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The goal of the art installation is to make visitors reflect on the effects of pollution. The exhibit has already caused a stir among zoo-goers.

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