Alipurduar, Jan. 10: The forest department has written to the Central Zoo Authority for permission to breed tigers and leopards in captivity at all rescue centres and zoos across the state.
Despite the CZA banning captive breeding in 2008, leopard cubs were born in a number of rescue centres across north Bengal in the past two years.
People in Haryana will soon be able to adopt animals and birds of their choice in the zoos of the state.
The Haryana Forest and Wildlife department has chalked out an adoption plan for the birds and animals kept in the three zoos of the state
The aim of the study is to provide basic information on upkeep and healthcare of the Asiatic black bear which is necessary for upkeep & healthcare and planned conservation breeding of black bear in captivity.
Modelled after the famous Royal Botanical Gardens at Kew in London, the park which is now called Veer Jijabai Udyan is laid out in a Renaissance Axial Plan
A biodiversity report on the Byculla Gardens has said that the zone has more plant species than estimated, making it imperative that the 47-acre green lung be preserved as it is.
As a harsh winter is expected this year, the Jaipur zoological garden is leaving no stone unturned to provide warmth to animals and birds.
From laying bed made of grass to a complete change in diet, various measures are taken to keep their body warm.
Goa has skipped the list of States, which have benefited from the Central funds for upgradation of Zoos.
As per the information released by Press Information Bureau (PIB), the Central Zoo Authority (CZA), during 11th Five Year Plan has provided a financial assistance of Rs 48.39 crores to the zoos located in 24 states, except for Goa.
When asked, Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forest
At least 43 animals, including several black bucks, died in Delhi Zoo in September this year and most of the deaths were due to consumption of contaminated water, the Lok Sabha was informed on Wednesday.
