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| Homing Pigeon (Photo by Patrick Edwin Moran) |
millions,
if you’re counting in euros…
The
highest amount previously paid for
a racing pigeon was a “mere” $425,000. That’s nothing compared to the
recent sale of a racer named Armando. He
“fetched a record 1.25 million euros in an
online auction.”
The
buyer is from China, “who will no doubt
use his new acquisition to breed other
champions.” Pigeon racing is catching
on in Asia, although declining in
Europe.
Resources
https://news.yahoo.com/belgian-pigeon-flies-high-record-1-25-million-204016277.html
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