Vandalur Zoo in India welcomes a rare pair of Himalayan black bears, exchanging them for Royal Bengal Tigers for Jambu Zoo.
The bears were transported by a special coach attached to the Andaman Express. (Wikipedia)
The Vandalur Zoo, also known as the Arignar Anna Zoological Park (AAZP) in Chennai, recently received a pair of Himalayan black bears from Jammu and Kashmir. The bears were transported by a special coach attached to the Andaman Express.
In return, Vandalur Zoo will reciprocate by gifting a pair of Royal Bengal Tigers to Jambu Zoo.
The Royal Bengal Tigers are scheduled to be transported back on November 15.
Zoo director Srinivas R Reddy stated, “This marks the first time Jambu Zoo is receiving tigers. Their animal keepers will undergo hands-on training in the maintenance of tigers from the AAZP staff for one week.”
Staff from Jambu Zoo accompanied the animals’ journey from Jammu to Chennai. (Wikipedia)
The AAZP also has a highly successful captive breeding programme, especially for tigers. Tigers are frequently exchanged for various other wild animals with Indian zoos through the animal exchange programme.
Staff from Jambu Zoo accompanied the animals’ journey from Jammu to Chennai.
Reddy explained, “The veterinary assistant surgeon at AAZP checked their health upon arrival. The bears have been placed in temporary isolation cells for quarantine.”
Upon completing the prescribed quarantine period, the zoo will shift the animals to the display area.
May 17, 2024
May 17, 2024
May 16, 2024
May 12, 2024
May 12, 2024
May 01, 2024
