The zoo authority confirms
The much delayed leopard safari in
There are many leopards in Bannerghatta National Park. Officials release six leopards at a time during trials to study their behavior before the opening in May. The safari compound will be 3.5 acres. Authorities believe that once the leopard safari opens, it will attract visitors.
Currently, game drives in the park feature lions, tigers and bears. Meanwhile, Shivamogga may soon have a Gaur safari. The zoo is stepping up to make its own fodder to avoid addiction. He had great success at Shivamogga. As there are high voltage wires crossing
Mysuru zoo becomes ‘atma nirbhar’
Mysuru grows Napier grass in the empty land. With this, 60% of fodder for elephants and other animals is provided. Shivamogga Zoo also manufactures its own fodder and it is self-sufficient in fodder matters due to the availability of vast land and water. But due to the increased summer heat, the animals are dehydrated. There are mineral supplements provided for
director of the
Senior Chief Forest Conservator BP Ravi said: “We have been on a good diet for the zebras in the zoo. This resulted in good breeding. Covid caused financial problems but taught us to be self-sufficient.