Mysuru: The over 157-acre century-old Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Garden, popular as Mysuru Zoo, which is one of the most popular Zoos in the country, is all set to get a makeover soon on the lines of foreign Zoos. Zoo authorities have taken up a slew of development works including development of animal enclosures and a…
Mysuru: Sweltering weather is prevailing in Mysuru and more hotter days are expected. While humans opt for air conditioners, fans and coolers, Zoo denizens are being kept cool with water sprinklers, fruits and tender coconuts and lots of water to maintain hydration level. The rising mercury levels have kept the Zoo authorities on their toes…
By Dr. K. Javeed Nayeem, MD Luck seems to have run out for our Karanji Lake, though not completely. It is a place which I visit on most mornings with my wife. While she goes there for her morning walk, I go there for my morning stroll. Yes, there is a difference in our missions….
Mysuru: In what could be another success story of Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens, popular as Mysuru Zoo, 52 spotted deer were recently translocated to Arabithittu Wildlife Sanctuary situated in Hunsur taluk of Mysuru district. None of the animals were sedated and were translocated after days of natural conditioning. The sanctuary is spread over an area…
Former Principal Chief Conservator of Forests B.K. Singh pays tribute to unsung heroes in his book Mysuru: He terrorised the jungles of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka for years before he was shot and killed by the Tamil Nadu Special Task Force in October 2004. Elephant poacher and forest brigand Veerappan, with his characteristic bushy whiskers,…
Mysuru Zoo hosts country’s first National Workshop Mysuru: The role of a Zoo veterinarian goes a long way in a Zoo being declared a good or a bad one, said Central Zoo Authority Member-Secretary Dr. Anup Kumar Nayak. He was speaking after inaugurating the country’s first National-level three-day workshop of Indian Zoo Veterinarians, organised by…
Mysuru: Mysuru Zoo has completed 125 years in 2017. To mark the occasion, Mysuru Zoo is organising a National-level Workshop of Indian Zoo Veterinarians at its premises from Jan.7 to 9, for the first time in the history of the Zoo. The main objective of this workshop is to provide a platform for Zoo Veterinarians…
Mysuru: Deputy Commissioner Abhiram G. Sankar called upon people, especially youth to develop interest in bird-watching. He was speaking after inaugurating a two-day Bird Festival organised jointly by District Administration, Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens (Mysuru Zoo), Department of Tourism and other Organisations as part of Winter Festival-2018 at Mysuru Zoo auditorium in city this morning. He…
Mysuru: Guru, the 26-year-old male chimpanzee at Mysuru Zoo, died of respiratory failure on Dec. 24 night. On Dec. 23, Guru was found dull and the Zoo Vets began the symptomatic treatment. The next day (Dec. 24), Zoo Veterinarians along with Dr. Sundar Raj, a consultant General Physician having experience with primates, continued the treatment….
Mysuru: 2 Air Force Selection Board, Mysuru, has adopted ‘Asiatic Black Bear’ of Mysuru Zoo for one year from Nov.13, 2018 to Nov.12, 2019, by making payment of Rs.35,000 under ‘Animal Adoption Scheme.’
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