Diabytes
Delhi zoo News
)
The National Zoological Park has introduced a range of measures to safeguard its animal residents
The zoo now uses eco-friendly heaters to provide warmth
Fogger machines spray water to reduce airborne pollutants
)
7 big cats have died in past 2.5 years at Delhi zoo.
At least 4 died due to kidney dysfunction.
Delhi Zoo Director said the issue needs to be studied in detail.
)
Only 4,000 visitors are allowed in the zoo in a day in two slots -- 8:30 am to 12:30 pm and 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm.
The administration has directed all section supervisors to ensure strict compliance to Covid behaviour as the zoo reopens.
)
World Elephant Day is celebrated on August 12 to raise awareness about the preservation and protection of the pachyderms.
Asian elephants are listed as "endangered" on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
The current population estimates indicate that there are about 50,000-60,000 Asian elephants in the world, more than 60% of them are in India.
)
Delhi zoo which was closed for nearly four months during the second wave of COVID-19 has been reopened for tourists from August 1, Sunday. Visitors were seen thronging the place keeping the COVID-protocols in mind.
)
Delhi Zoo will reopen for the public from August 1 in two shifts
Entry will be granted only through online booking
)
The 13-year-old big cat named Kalpana died on April 22 evening and the carcass was cremated a day following directions to minimise human-animal interface.
)
The zoo authorities tried hard but failed to rescue the youth. The identity of youth wearing a red-check shirt is yet to be ascertained.
)
A man, said to be mentally unstable, on Thursday allegedly jumped into a lion's enclosure at National Zoological Park in Delhi and was later rescued by the security personnel who immediately rushed to provide help as soon as they got to know about the incident.
)
The zoo official said a single sheet costing Rs 300 will have 12 personalised stamps and that the visitors can select from different templates on which the stamps will be printed.
)
The enclosures are lying empty and only a handful of people can be seen revolving round the cages.
)
As per the postmortem report, the lizards died of shock. Khan said the reptiles died on February 1, 2, 11 and 15.
)
"We have received more than 25,000 visitors since the zoo was reopened on January 11. More than 20,000 people, including foreigners, visited the park last weekend," zoo curator said.
)
When asked about the preparations post-bird flu scare in the zoo, the official said, measures to protect the animals have been stepped up.
)
The deaths of four other birds on Monday were reported from a lake behind Shakti Sthal, the memorial to Indira Gandhi.
)
As per reports, at least 10 birds have been found dead in the city over the past 48 hours which include five at the capital city's deer park.
)
Amidst the prevalent bird flu scare at the Delhi zoo, the concerned authorities have shut down the premises till further notice.
)
Explaining the peculiar nature of the wading birds, the curator said that the parent painted storks fly back to their native place leaving behind the eggs.
)
)
Infra-red camera traps have been laid in the enclosures of foxes and jackals at Delhi zoo to keep a track of activities of these animals that love to spend most of their time in burrows.
Loading...
 "Will Hindus get justice in Bengal's Murshidabad?")
 "DNA: Uproar over freebies in Delhi!")
 "DNA: AIMIM plans to field 2020 Delhi riots accused Shahrukh Pathan")
 "DNA: A report showing the reality of Bangladesh")
 "DNA: Power Theft Allegations Against SP MP Ziaur Rahman Barq")
 "DNA: Hot Tea Linked to Cancer Risk!")
 "DNA: Why Jordan Fears After Syria’s Coup?")
 "DNA: NSA Ajit Doval’s China Visit - Inside Story")
 "DNA: Gandhi Family Ruined My Career, says Mani Shankar Aiyar")
 "DNA: Ground Report- Tight Security Arrangements for Mahakumbh")
