The Ministry of the Environment today reported that it seized four flamingos and two white-necked crows that were illegally exhibited at the Parador Francisco on the Samaná highway at Km 87. The Ministry said that the Parador was violating the law that protects and regulates the sale of threatened species. The birds were taken to the National Zoo in Santo Domingo.
The owner of Parador Francisco said he purchased the birds for RD$100,000 from a business located on Av. 27 de Febrero almost corner Av. Máximo Gómez.
The Ministry of Environment said the country is a signatory of CITEs Convention that protects endangered species. The flamingos (phonicopterus rubers) and white-necked crows (corvus leucognahalus) are threatened species and protected by the agreement.
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20 January 2017
