All eyes on the chick

CLOSED CIRCUIT cameras have been installed inside a cage at the Limassol zoo to monitor the growth and behaviour of a Griffon vulture chick, officials said yesterday.

With the CCTV system, visitors would have the opportunity to get a closer look at the newcomer through a large colour TV.

The move is an effort by zookeepers to educate the public on the life and habits of the Griffon vulture, an endangered species on the island.

Speaking at a news conference yesterday at the launch of the new system, zoo veterinarian, Lambros Lambrou said the vulture would be released once he is able to fend for himself.

Limasol Mayor Demetris Kontides said the Municipality would be creating special programmes at the zoo in order to educate the public on the island’s endangered species.

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