NEW DELHI, 12 March (H.S.) : A unique species of mongoose and others will be introduced at the

Delhi Zoo, accompanied by the arrival of new animals from the Surat-Indore Zoo.

Additionally, an exchange program has been sanctioned between the Delhi and

Lucknow zoos. As part of this initiative, Swamp Deer will be transferred from

Lucknow to Delhi, while Chinkara Deer will be sent from Delhi to Lucknow.

The unique aspect of this arrangement is that the guests

are part of an exchange program. In exchange, the Sangai species of deer will

be dispatched from the Delhi Zoo. Additionally, a special species of mongoose

will be transferred to Delhi from the Surat Zoo.

In addition to this, by the end of the month, ten-star

tortoises will be transported from that location. In return, five Sangai deer,

two blue Macaws, two yellow Macaws, and four distinct species of green parrots,

specifically Green Cheeked Conures, will be dispatched from Delhi Zoo to Surat.

Furthermore, an exchange program has been sanctioned between the zoos in Delhi

and Lucknow. As part of this initiative, Swamp Deer will be transferred from

Lucknow to Delhi, while Chinkara Deer will be sent from Delhi to Lucknow.

Officials are currently working to acquire leopards, lions,

and black bears that are native to the Himalayas. The lions are set to be

sourced from the Indore Zoo, with discussions nearing completion. It is

anticipated that these negotiations will conclude by the end of next week.

Following the recent passing of a leopard, there is an increased effort to

bring additional leopards to the area. As part of this initiative, talks are

ongoing with two zoos within the country.

Sanjeet Kumar, the Director of Delhi Zoo, has announced

that a team of officials will depart for Surat on Monday to gather information

regarding the habitat, diet, and care of the otters located there. He indicated

that arrangements are already underway to receive the animals that will be

transferred to both zoos. The completion of this exchange program is

anticipated by the end of the month. Recently, several animals have

unfortunately passed away at the Delhi Zoo.

Hindusthan Samachar / Meenakshi Bhattacharya