Crowds flock to Al Ghazal animal market – in pictures

Monkeys and birds are just some of the creatures for sale at the Baghdad market

A man with a monkey on his shoulders at al-Ghazal animal market in Baghdad, Iraq December 10, 2021. REUTERS / Thaier Al-Sudani

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Birds in cages are put on display at Al Ghazal animal market in Baghdad, Iraq. All photos by Reuters

People examine what's on offer at the market.

A man takes a closer look at a bird for sale.

A man with a monkey on his shoulders arrives at the market.

A man holds up a falcon in the middle of the market

Visitors arrive in their droves.

A variety of animals are for sale at the market.

Streets are bustling with people heading to the market.

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Updated: December 11, 2021, 10:33 AM