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Hyderabad Zoo Welcomes Rare Mandrills After Successful Quarantine

The Nehru Zoological Park in Hyderabad has added Mandrills to its collection through an animal exchange program with Jamshedpur Zoo. The Mandrills completed a 45-day quarantine period before being released into their enclosure for public viewing. Officials stated that this addition is part of efforts to increase animal stock and attract more visitors, especially during the upcoming summer season. The zoo's success in wildlife conservation and breeding of both indigenous and exotic species was highlighted during the release event.

Key Points: Mandrills Added to Hyderabad's Nehru Zoological Park

  • Mandrills added via animal exchange
  • Quarantined for 45 days
  • Released for public display
  • Aim to boost visitor numbers
  • Part of conservation efforts
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Mandrills added to Nehru Zoological Park's species collection in Hyderabad

Nehru Zoological Park in Hyderabad adds rare Mandrills via animal exchange with Jamshedpur Zoo, boosting wildlife conservation and visitor attraction.

"The Forest Department and the Zoo management are putting all their efforts into increasing the present stock number of animals. - Vinay Kumar"

Hyderabad, March 26

Mandrills have been added to the Nehru Zoological Park's species.

According to the Curator of the Nehru Zoological Park, these Mandrills were procured under the animal exchange programme with the Jamshedpur Zoo and in exchange, Nehru Zoological Park, Hyderabad, gave a pair of African Lions.

These animals were received last month and kept in quarantine for 45 days. After successfully completing their quarantine period, they are released into the enclosure for public display in the presence of doctors.

On Thursday, Vinay Kumar, IFS, Prl. Chief Conservator of Forest (Wildlife) & Chief Wildlife Warden, Telangana, visited Nehru Zoological Park and released two male Mandrills (Siblings) aged about 23 months old into the enclosure for the public display at the Primate Park.

Speaking on the occasion, Vinay Kumar said that the success rate of Wildlife conservation and breeding the indigenous and exotic species is remarkable at Nehru Zoological Park.

"The Forest Department and the Zoo management are putting all their efforts into increasing the present stock number of animals and with this new species addition. It will attract more visitors in the coming summer season," he said.

Sunil S. Hiremath, IFS, Director, Zoo Parks, Telangana and J. Vasantha, IFS, Curator, Nehru Zoological Park, Hyderabad and Zoo staff were also present.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Interesting to see the animal exchange program working. But I have a question - we gave away a pair of African Lions. Are we sure that's a fair trade for two young mandrill siblings? Lions are a bigger attraction, no?
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Sunil U
As a Hyderabadi, I'm proud of our zoo! The quarantine process shows they are responsible. Hope the mandrills settle in well in our climate. The Primate Park will be more diverse now.
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Anjali F
Good step for biodiversity. But I hope the focus remains on conservation and breeding, not just attracting visitors. The zoo's primary role is education and protection of species, especially indigenous ones.
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Vikram M
Mandrills are fascinating creatures with those colorful faces. Will be a great addition for school educational trips. Kudos to the forest department and zoo staff for their efforts.
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Michael C
Visiting Hyderabad next month. Perfect timing! The Nehru Zoo was already on my list, and now with a new species, it's a must-see. Hope the enclosures are spacious and well-maintained for the animals' welfare.

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