New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) The Delhi Zoo has welcomed three Asiatic lion cubs in a rare feat of repeat breeding in the same year involving the pair of lioness Mahagauri and lion Maheshwar, an official said on Friday. The lioness and her three newborn cubs are presently housed in a secure maternity enclosure, where they are being provided with a calm and undisturbed environment essential for the early stages of development, said the official in a statement.The cubs remain under the constant care o…
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New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav on Thursday discussed matters related to the modernisation of the National Zoological Park, the use of CSR funds, and resource mobilisation for zoos. Chairing the 46th Meeting of the Central Zoo Authority (CZA) in Coimbatore, Yadav also released the CZA’s newsletter, highlighting milestones in conservation breeding, wildlife health, scientific management, and capacity building across Indian zoos, s…
New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) Union Minister of State (MoS) for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Kirti Vardhan Singh on Sunday launched the “NZP Saathi App”, a smart digital guide, at Delhi zoo. He also inaugurated self-ticketing kiosks at the National Zoological Park (NZP) in New Delhi, aimed at enhancing visitor experience through smart navigation and easing online ticket booking, a statement said.The MoS visited an exhibition showcasing creative works prepared by students who participated in…
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) A guided tour and an expert talk on biodiversity were key highlights of the National Zoological Park’s Summer Vacation Programme (SVP) 2026 which began at the Education Centre of with the participation of students across Delhi-NCR, an official said on Thursday. Zoo Director Sanjeet Kumar interacted with the participants and highlighted the importance of involving young minds with modern and innovative technologies in biodiversity conservation and environmental stewards…
Raipur, April 26 (IANS) In a significant triumph for wildlife restoration in Central India, the blackbuck, locally known as the black deer, has successfully returned to the open plains of Chhattisgarh. Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted this in his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ address on Sunday. Following years of local extinction and sustained conservation measures, these graceful antelopes are once again running freely across the state’s natural landscapes, marking the revival of a vanishing biologi…