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1 day, 13 hours ago

Team from Zoological Survey of India discovers new pangolin species

Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India have made an exciting discovery by identifying a new species of pangolin, named the Indo-Burmese pangolin. This species diverged from the Chinese pangolin approximately 3.4 million years ago, shedding light on the evolutionary diversity of pangolins in the region. Utilising advanced genomic tools to analyze mitochondrial genomes, the research highlights how dramatic geo-climatic …

Species Zsi Pangolin Manis

3 weeks ago

Zoological Survey of India scientists sight mountain skink on Mangalore University campus

The Hindu

A team of scientists from the Zoological Survey of India, which has been conducting a faunal diversity survey of Mangalagangotri campus of Mangalore University for last three days, sighted an Eutropis clivicola on the campus on Friday. “Sighting the mountain skink on the Mangalagangotri campus may be a new record for Karnataka,” Vishwanath D. Hegde, Scientist-E and Officer-in-Charge, and Muhamed …

Kerala Campus Zsi Hegde Mountain Skink

3 weeks ago

Rare initiative: Zoological Survey of India conducts faunal diversity survey on a university campus

The Hindu

A team of the Zoological Survey of India, Western Ghat Regional Centre, Kozhikode, Kerala, which began the six-day faunal diversity survey of Mangalagangotri campus of Mangalore University three days ago is conducting such a survey on a university campus for the first time, according to a senior scientist of the ZSI. Speaking to The Hindu during the survey on Friday, …

University Campus Survey Zsi Sreepada

1 month ago

An elephant dies of apparent heart failure in Pakistan weeks after family reunion

Associated Press

KARACHI, Pakistan — An elephant died Sunday of apparent heart failure at a Pakistani safari park, an official said, less than two weeks after being reunited with her sister. Sonia, who was almost 19, is the second elephant to die in two years in the southern city of Karachi, where she had lived since 2009. She was reunited recently with …

Pakistan Elephant Karachi Safari Park Sonia Family Reunion

1 month ago

Puthur zoological park to be fully opened to public in June 2025

The Hindu

The International Zoological Park at Puthur will be fully opened to public by June 2025, Revenue Minister K. Rajan and Forest Minister A.K. Similar parks The construction of the Puthur zoological park was a model for the country. The State was also preparing to establish similar zoological parks in other areas, the Minister said. Solar-powered Work on a solar plant …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Warangal Zoo Welcomes Tigers, Gaur, and Deer After a Decade

Deccan Chronicle

WARANGAL: After a decade-long wait, animal lovers and residents of Warangal district are finally set to welcome two tigers, three Indian gaurs, and two species of deer to Kakatiya Zoological Park at Hunter Road in Hanamkonda. Founded in 1985 as a mini-zoo by then Andhra Pradesh Governor Shankar Dayal Sharma, KZP is the second largest zoo in Telangana, spanning 92 …

Zoo Tiger Warangal

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Visitors in Kolkata zoo's aviary section to now watch birds from glass enclosure

India Today

In a new initiative, the authorities of the Kolkata'a Alipore Zoological Garden have decided to keep the birds outside the cages, and a glass enclosure has been erected in the aviary section where visitors will be able to watch birds flying around them. According to the zoo authorities, the new initiative will attract more visitors as they can watch several …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Vizag’s Tourist Spots Overflow on Karthika Sunday

Deccan Chronicle

Visakhapatnam: The tourist spots in Visakhapatnam experienced an unprecedented influx of visitors on Sunday, coinciding with the ongoing Karthika Month. Traffic congestion was noted along the Beach Road stretch between Rushikonda and Naval Coastal Battery due to the high volume of tourists. Additionally, other attractions like Borra Caves welcomed 6,975 tourists, while Lambasingi saw around 3,000 visitors enjoying the cooler …

Visitors Tourist

2 months ago

Baby Haggis is the new Moo Deng: A pygmy hippo is born in Edinburgh

NPR

Baby Haggis is the new Moo Deng: A pygmy hippo is born in Edinburgh toggle caption The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland's Edinburgh Zoo/RZSS Move over Moo Deng, there’s a new pygmy in town. The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland's Edinburgh Zoo announced Monday that their own tiny pygmy hippo, named Haggis, was born Oct. 30 to parents Otto and …

Scotland Moo Deng Edinburgh Zoo Baby Haggis Edinburgh Pygmy Hippo

3 months, 1 week ago

Nehru Zoo Organises Health Camp for Staff and Competitions for Students

Deccan Chronicle

HYDERABAD: The city’s popular Nehru Zoological Park celebrated the 70th World Wildlife Week under the theme “Partnerships for Wildlife Conservation.” In a commendable effort to promote employee well-being, the zoo has partnered with Care Hospitals to host a two-day free health camp for its staff. The health camp, which began on Wednesday, provides essential health services, including consultations with general …

Health Wildlife Conservation Nehru Zoo

3 months, 2 weeks ago

A variety of events lined up for World WIldlife Week at Indira Gandhi Zoological Park in Visakhapatnam

The Hindu

Indira Gandhi Zoological Park, Visakhapatnam, will be kicking off its annual World Wildlife Week celebrations with an array of events that aim to bring people closer to Nature and raise awareness about conservation. Running from October 2 to 8, the week-long events will feature a variety of activities aimed at all age groups, offering something for every wildlife enthusiast. Led …

Nature Gandhi Zoo

4 months, 1 week ago

How do you get a grumpy 4-ton elephant to a new home 120 miles away? Call the elephant movers

Associated Press

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — When it comes to the niche business of moving elephants, Dr. Amir Khalil and his team might be the best. In this photo supplied by Four Paws, Charley, an ageing four-ton African elephant, enters his adaption enclosure to acclimatise, at the Shambala Private Game Reserve, South Africa, Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, after being transported from …

Elephants Africa South Africa Team South Elephant Charley

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Tech-driven wildlife conservation

New Indian Express

HYDERABAD: Growing digital innovations and technology play a crucial role in conserving the rich flora and fauna, as safeguarding nature and its resources is a 24/7 job. Ahead of World Nature Conservation Day on July 28, CE gets in touch with Nehru Zoological Park and Animal Warriors Conservation Society to know more about their efforts to conserve animals with technological …

Wildlife Conservation Nehru Zoological Park

5 months, 4 weeks ago

Hyderabad zoo gets new animals in exchange programme

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: The Nehru Zoological Park entered into an animal exchange programme with the Kanpur Zoological Park to diversify and improve the bloodlines of their animal populations. As part of the exchange programme, the Nehru zoological sent a tiger, two male and two female red-eared slider turtles, a male and a female sloth bears, two male and two female four-horned antelopes, …

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6 months, 1 week ago

Zoological Survey of India releases fauna checklist of over 1 lakh species

Hindustan Times

The Zoological Survey of India has released a checklist of India’s fauna, covering 104,561 species, on Sunday. Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav with Zoological Survey of India director Dhriti Banerjee during ZSI’s 109th Foundation Day and inauguration of Animal Taxomony Summit 2024 in Kolkata on Sunday. Yadav launched the Fauna of India Checklist Portal on …

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7 months ago

More animals, less space in Delhi's zoological park

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: An official announcement on Monday revealed that the National Zoological Park in Delhi’s Pragati Maidan is set to implement a new ticketing system. This constrained system, amidst burgeoning foot traffic, has prompted the zoo’s director to unveil ongoing transformation plans aimed at addressing various challenges in the upcoming months. As reporters ventured into the heart of the zoo, …

Zoo Delhi

7 months ago

Delhi Zoo Transformation: New Animal Species; Enhanced Visitors' Experience

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: The National Zoological Park here is set for a significant transformation with the focus on enhancing its appearance and visitors' experience while making arrangements for new animal species, a senior official said on Saturday. The official said the zoo plans to welcome some new species of animals but before that happens, "necessary habitats" have to be created. "Before …

Animals Zoo Animal Visitors Kumar New Animal Species

7 months ago

Delhi zoo transformation: New animal species; enhanced visitors' experience

Hindustan Times

New Delhi, The National Zoological Park here is set for a significant transformation with the focus on enhancing its appearance and visitors' experience while making arrangements for new animal species, a senior official said on Saturday. The official said the zoo plans to welcome some new species of animals but before that happens, "necessary habitats" have to be created. "Before …

Animals Zoo Animal Visitors Kumar New Animal Species

7 months, 2 weeks ago

Kolkata's Alipore zoo implements relief measures for animals to combat heatwave

Hindustan Times

Amidst a severe heatwave, Alipore Zoological Park in Kolkata, introduced a range of measures to ensure the well-being of its animals. "In some enclosures, for animals like the black bear, sloth bear, and kangaroo, which require cooler conditions, we have installed air coolers," said Gupta. "Birds and smaller animals like lemurs also need water, but they don't go into the …

Animals Kolkata Water Gupta Zoo Implements

7 months, 4 weeks ago

Spotted deer from Coimbatore’s landmark VOC Park Zoo released in the wild

The Hindu

A total of 26 spotted deer that had been housed in the now defunct VOC Park Zoo in Coimbatore were released into the wild on Monday, May 13, 2024. The Forest Department said that 10 adult males, 11 females and five fawns were released into the wild at the Siruvani foothills, falling under the Boluvampatti forest range. A total of …

Zoo Forest Department Wild Coimbatore Released Park

8 months ago

Rajasthan: Tigress ‘Rani’ gives birth to three cubs at NBP

Hindustan Times

Jaipur: A tigress named “Rani” gave birth to three cubs in Nahargarh Biological Park in Jaipur on Friday, officials aware of the matter said. Confirming the development, deputy conservator of forest Jagdish Gupta said, “The tigress gave birth to three cubs on Friday morning.” “Among the three cubs, one is white, while the other two are golden in colour. The …

Park Cubs Rani Three Cubs Tigress Nahargarh Biological Park Nbp Jaipur

9 months, 3 weeks ago

See rare pygmy hippo born in Greek zoo – and why births in captivity are so important

BBC

See rare pygmy hippo born in Greek zoo – and why births in captivity are so important Reuters Pygmy hippos are solitary creatures The birth of a rare pygmy hippo means the newborn's species is closer to being saved. "Pygmy hippos typically give birth to a single calf after a gestation period of about 6 to 7 months, making this …

Zoo Species Diego Born Park Pygmy Efforts

9 months, 3 weeks ago

125-yr-old Giant Galapagos Tortoise Breathes his Last in Zoo

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: The city of Hyderabad on Saturday lost its oldest resident, Chanakya, who was aged 125 years. The zoo, in a news release, announced the death of the tortoise, saying its life – that spanned three centuries going by its reported age – came to an end due to age-related complications. “The first time I saw this tortoise was when …

Zoo Hyderabad Jahangir Chanakya Tortoise Galapagos

10 months ago

After 40 hours of search, Katraj Zoo leopard captured from within facility

Hindustan Times

The non-stop intensive search operation involving multiple teams, drones and various techniques finally bore fruits after 40 hours as the eight-year-old male leopard, who escaped from its enclosure at the rescue and rehabilitation centre of Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park in Katraj, was finally captured. According to the zoo officials, the male leopard named “Sachin” was captured at around 9:15pm on …

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Team from Zoological Survey of India discovers new pangolin species

Zoological Survey of India scientists sight mountain skink on Mangalore University campus

Rare initiative: Zoological Survey of India conducts faunal diversity survey on a university campus

An elephant dies of apparent heart failure in Pakistan weeks after family reunion

Puthur zoological park to be fully opened to public in June 2025

Warangal Zoo Welcomes Tigers, Gaur, and Deer After a Decade

Visitors in Kolkata zoo's aviary section to now watch birds from glass enclosure

Vizag’s Tourist Spots Overflow on Karthika Sunday

Baby Haggis is the new Moo Deng: A pygmy hippo is born in Edinburgh

Nehru Zoo Organises Health Camp for Staff and Competitions for Students

A variety of events lined up for World WIldlife Week at Indira Gandhi Zoological Park in Visakhapatnam

How do you get a grumpy 4-ton elephant to a new home 120 miles away? Call the elephant movers

Tech-driven wildlife conservation

Hyderabad zoo gets new animals in exchange programme

Zoological Survey of India releases fauna checklist of over 1 lakh species

More animals, less space in Delhi's zoological park

Delhi Zoo Transformation: New Animal Species; Enhanced Visitors' Experience

Delhi zoo transformation: New animal species; enhanced visitors' experience

Kolkata's Alipore zoo implements relief measures for animals to combat heatwave

Spotted deer from Coimbatore’s landmark VOC Park Zoo released in the wild

Rajasthan: Tigress ‘Rani’ gives birth to three cubs at NBP

See rare pygmy hippo born in Greek zoo – and why births in captivity are so important

125-yr-old Giant Galapagos Tortoise Breathes his Last in Zoo

After 40 hours of search, Katraj Zoo leopard captured from within facility