National zoo at Mirpur CollectedCurrent visitor-free environment of the zoo a blessing for the animals, say zoo officialsThe national zoo has decided to sell some of its animals, including around 100 peacocks, from Thursday as the number of animals continues to increase amid the pandemic-induced closure. Nine emu eggs are currently incubated and 17 newborn emus are on display, but that number is eclipsed by peacocks. “The newborn peacocks will be displayed from the boarding house in two months, after they mature a little and are vaccinated.”“We are going to sell peacocks and chital deer from July 15. The zoo authorities will sell two-year-old peacocks that are already in stock and are considered adults. However, if we had an incubator and trained personnel, we could probably hatch snake eggs and would not need to purchase them."

Source: Dhaka Tribune July 13, 2021 17:03 UTC