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Chinandega, Feb 28 (EFE).- The National Zoo of Nicaragua said on Sunday that they have released over 80 animals - mostly rescued from abuse and illegal trade - into the wild in northwest of the country. Rabbits, hawks, white-winged doves, foxes and possums were among those released by the National Zoo of Nicaragua, according to the director of the zoo, Eduardo Sacasa. (Camera: RENEE LUCIA RAMOS).SHOT LIST: ANIMALS ARE BEING RELEASED INTO THE WILD IN CHINANDEGA, NICARAGUA. SOUND BITE: EDUARDO SACASA, DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL ZOO OF NICARAGUA (IN SPANISH).TRANSLATION: - We've released about 85 animals including rabbits, hawks, white-winged doves, foxes, possums, a little of everything.- Once again we are showing that we are against the illegal trade of these animals that are in danger of extinction.
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