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Harry Potter fans threaten the population of owls in India
A report released this week in New Delhi by the environmental group TRAFFIC-India, which found that 15 of the 30 species of owls in the country were sold in the markets, especially in the wake of increased demand following the emergence of the phenomenon Harry Potter.
A report released this week in New Delhi by the environmental group TRAFFIC-India, which found that 15 of the 30 species of owls in the country were sold in the markets, especially in the wake of increased demand following the emergence of the phenomenon Harry Potter.
The most fanatical followers of Harry Potter are seriously threatening the population of owls in India following the increase in demand for these birds due to his role as magician's companion, according to an environmental organization.
Environmental groups and politicians blame Hedwig, the snowy owl, Potter and his faithful messenger in the series of books and movies, to encourage trade in these birds in India, because the fans want to look like the boy wizard in all aspects .
A report released this week in New Delhi by the environmental group TRAFFIC-India, which found that 15 of the 30 species of owls in the country were sold in the markets, also blamed the demand for parts of these animals to perform ancient rituals .
The report's author, Abrar Ahmed, said his investigation had started when a friend asked him to get him an owl birthday party for your child, set in Harry Potter.
"Although Hedwig spends much time in a cage in a room with Harry, real owls are not good pets because they need space to fly and hunt for food," said Ahmed.
"Among the fans of Harry Potter urban middle class, seems to have a strange fascination for owls to give their children," he told the BBC the Indian environment minister, Jairam Ramesh, during the presentation of the report.
Those who practice the traditional rituals in India, known as "tantriks" also apply bones, feathers, claws and bodies of owl, as well as blood and tears of the bird, for ceremonies, the report said.
It is believed that the coveted "peaks" of the animal - extensions of the feathers on the head of the largest owls - give great magical powers, so they have a high price in the tribal communities who make their living from this business.
In one of these ancient practices, the mixture of these "peaks" with seeds and milk runs dry once on the head of a person to hypnotize.
Environmental groups and politicians blame Hedwig, the snowy owl, Potter and his faithful messenger in the series of books and movies, to encourage trade in these birds in India, because the fans want to look like the boy wizard in all aspects .
A report released this week in New Delhi by the environmental group TRAFFIC-India, which found that 15 of the 30 species of owls in the country were sold in the markets, also blamed the demand for parts of these animals to perform ancient rituals .
The report's author, Abrar Ahmed, said his investigation had started when a friend asked him to get him an owl birthday party for your child, set in Harry Potter.
"Although Hedwig spends much time in a cage in a room with Harry, real owls are not good pets because they need space to fly and hunt for food," said Ahmed.
"Among the fans of Harry Potter urban middle class, seems to have a strange fascination for owls to give their children," he told the BBC the Indian environment minister, Jairam Ramesh, during the presentation of the report.
Those who practice the traditional rituals in India, known as "tantriks" also apply bones, feathers, claws and bodies of owl, as well as blood and tears of the bird, for ceremonies, the report said.
It is believed that the coveted "peaks" of the animal - extensions of the feathers on the head of the largest owls - give great magical powers, so they have a high price in the tribal communities who make their living from this business.
In one of these ancient practices, the mixture of these "peaks" with seeds and milk runs dry once on the head of a person to hypnotize.
Source: http://www.que.es/ultimas-noticias/curiosas/201011041458-fans-harry-potter-amenazan-poblacion-cont.html
