Hungry Thieves Force Bulgaria Zoo Closure
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SOFIA, Bulgaria — A Bulgarian zoo is to close after 37 animals were eaten by hungry thieves, state news agency BTA reported Thursday.
“In a few days, 13 peacocks, 10 golden pheasants, six mountain goats and four sheep were stolen, slaughtered and eaten,” the agency said. Four deer were also shot by poachers.
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