Everything wrong with Sylhet wildlife conservation centre

Dwoha Chowdhury, Sylhet

The wildlife conservation centre in Tilagarh Eco Park of Sylhet has turned into a death trap for animals since it started operation in November 2018.

Over these months, at least 33 animals and birds died at the centre, said Forest Department officials.

Confirming the number of deaths, Chayanbrata Choudhury, acting beat officer of Tilagarh Forest Beat, said four deer, four chukar partridges, four peacocks and one swamp hen were among the dead.

Besides, 20 love birds either died or managed to escape from the cage, he added.

An insider who closely monitored the animals, however, said the number of deaths was as high as 50 and at least 10 more animals went missing.

Talking to The Daily Star, animal rights activists blamed the lack of experienced manpower and appropriate environment for the animals led to so many deaths in such a short time.

Zebras and peacocks at the wildlife conservation centre at Sylhet’s Tilagarh Eco Park where many animals and birds died in the last one year or so.

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Dwoha Chowdhury