Mysore/Mysuru: After successfully translocating over 52 spotted deer to the Arabithittu Reserve Forests and Wildlife Sanctuary in Hunsur, relocating more than 13 Indian Gaur to the Tyavarekoppa Tiger and Lion Safari in Shivamogga, and transferring giraffes to both the Bannerghatta Biological Park in Bengaluru and the Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Zoological Park (Hampi Zoo), the…
Rare white deer spotted at Nagarahole
June 9, 2023H.D. Kote: Safari goers were in for a treat after they spotted a rare white deer also known as albino deer among a herd of deer at the backwaters of Taraka Dam in Antharasanthe Range of Nagarahole Forest recently. White or albino deer is a deer that lack pigmentation. Albinism is much rarer and may…
City Zoo to move surplus deer to Dandeli forest
November 15, 2022Five Sambar deer already shifted; cage-acclimatisation process begins Mysore/Mysuru: After successfully translocating over 52 spotted deer to Arabithittu Reserve Forests and Wildlife Sanctuary on Hunsur Road, moving over 13 Indian Gaur to the Tyavarekoppa Tiger and Lion Safari in Shivamogga and translocating a giraffe to the Bannerghatta Biological Park in Bengaluru, Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens…
Delhi scribe fined for feeding wild deer in Bandipur
August 5, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: A television journalist from a national channel was penalised for feeding a deer while driving along the Bandipur Tiger Reserve on Aug. 3. The journo has been penalised for violating rules under provisions of Indian Wildlife Act. The trend of stopping vehicles, getting down and taking selfies with wild animals is one of the…
Deer killed in stray dog attack
February 19, 2021A deer was attacked by stray dogs at Veeranahosahalli village on the fringes of Nagarahole Tiger Reserve this morning. The deer had strayed into human habitat near the house of one Govindegowda in search of food. Seeing the deer, a pack of dogs attacked it and the deer died due to injuries and exhaustion. Villagers…
Two deers that strayed into village caught
April 12, 2020Hunsur: Two deers which had strayed into Ambedkar Colony at Hosur near Veeranahosahalli Forest Range in the taluk yesterday morning, were caught by the villagers after much efforts. The deers which are said to have strayed into the colony from nearby forest were spotted at 8 am yesterday, following which the villagers caught them and…
Lakeside Frolic
March 5, 2020Deer do regularly use their speed and agility to navigate dangerous situations like escaping from predators or other intruders, chasing competitors or potential mates, and to access better locations of cover or food. This fawn too has got the jumping instinct from its genes and seen following its mother who is watchful of potential predators…
Deer for sale near Kalamandira!
November 7, 2018The pavement opposite Kalamandira has a new lure. For those who are familiar with this area know that the vendors on this footpath have been here almost forever, exhibiting a wide range of matkas (clay pots), ceramic pots and statues of Indian Gods and Goddesses for sale. On any given day, it’s quite common to…
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