Forest Minister Parimal Suklabaidya releases hyacinth macaws and capuchin monkeys at Guwahati Zoo

Nov. 6: Assam Minister of Excise, Forest & Environment and Fisheries Parimal Suklabaidya on Friday released exotic species of hyacinth macaws and capuchin monkeys at the Assam State Zoo in Guwahati. A few months ago, these exotic species were recovered by the forest forces from an illegal racket in an illegal racket in Lailapur, Cachar.

Taking to his twitter handle, Minister Parimal Suklabaidya wrote, “In a ceremonial event today, released the hyacinth macaws and capuchin monkeys to their new breeding facilities from quarantine at Assam State Zoo, Guwahati. These exotic species were earlier recovered by our forest forces from an illegal racket in Lailapur, Cachar.”

In a ceremonial event today, released the hyacinth macaws and capuchin monkeys to their new breeding facilities from quarantine at Assam State Zoo, Guwahati. These exotic species were earlier recovered by our forest forces from an illegal racket in Lailapur, Cachar. pic.twitter.com/22OxlHuAC3

— Parimal Suklabaidya (@ParimalSuklaba1) November 6, 2020