A new roar at Ranchi zoo
A four-month-old female Asiatic lion cub at Bhagwan Birsa Biological Park has brought fresh excitement to Ranchi after surviving a critical health scare in its first days of life.
A four-month-old female Asiatic lion cub at Bhagwan Birsa Biological Park has brought fresh excitement to Ranchi after surviving a critical health scare in its first days of life.
A biodiversity advocacy group has raised alarm over a steep drop in the number of animal species at Kolkata’s iconic Alipore Zoological Gardens, prompting an official inquiry and a legal battle, even as activists prepare for a demonstration demanding transparency.
The project has officially been registered with the IGBC, focusing on both building and landscape certifications, which will validate the park’s adherence to high environmental standards, he informed.
Making the announcement, the state chief minister said the initiative would go a long way in simplifying the tourist experience while generating revenue to be invested in conservation efforts, infrastructure improvements, and the welfare of wildlife.
Zookeepers at the Alipore Zoological Garden, Kolkata, received electric cycles yesterday to easily inspect the enclosures and their surroundings.
In a bid to provide relief to the creatures beat the heat, a series of innovative and thoughtful interventions have been implemented.
Dr Arun Kumar Mehta, Chief Secretary, J&K, called for exploring all the possibilities to make Jambu Zoo one of the finest in India.
The zoo is also hosting the adventure sports in the hippo park area on an experimental basis.
For the safety of the visitors and the animals, including two elephants, the zoo has been closed for the visitors for a temporary period, he said.
Shakti and Karishma gave birth to a male Royal Bengal Tiger cub on November 14, while the penguin chick was born on August 19.
