The Dutch government has fined the killer of the Domino-Day sparrow EUR 200. According to Dutch law, the shooter violated the “Flora and Fauna” Act because the bird was a protected species.
Meanwhile, news agency NOS today reported that the body of the sparrow will be displayed in the Nature Museum in Rotterdam. A source from the museum said, “It is an animal with a story and therefore our museum gladly takes (the sparrow).” The bird will be part of an exhibit on sparrows which will go on display at the end of 2006.
See also: Domino-Day sparrow condolences book
Sources:
- Boete voor doden Domino Day mus Fine for murder of Domino Day sparrow
- Rotterdams museum blij me dode mus Rotterdam museum happy with dead sparrow
Originally posted on wolfstad.
