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Lioness Sudha Arrives for Breeding Program
20 May
Summary
- Seven-year-old lioness Sudha arrived from Rohtak zoo.
- Sudha is quarantined for 21 days for health and behavioral monitoring.
- She will be bred with Simba and Sultan to increase lion numbers.
Seven-year-old lioness Sudha has been transferred from Rohtak zoo in Haryana to Etawah Safari Park. Upon arrival on Monday, she was placed in Lion House-1 for a mandatory 21-day quarantine period. During this time, a dedicated team will continuously monitor her health, diet, and behavior via CCTV cameras, with wildlife veterinarians conducting regular check-ups.
Officials are optimistic that Sudha, who has successfully given birth twice before, will breed with Etawah's male lions, Simba and Sultan, after her quarantine concludes. This move aims to enhance the lion population within the safari park by introducing a new bloodline. Efforts to procure a suitable lioness for Simba and Sultan had been ongoing, with negotiations with Rohtak zoo proving successful.
In exchange for Sudha, Etawah Safari Park sent a male lion named Ajju to Rohtak zoo. Ajju, described as the nephew of Simba and Sultan, was sent after another lion, Vishwa, was deemed unhealthy for transport. Etawah Safari Park currently houses 7 male lions and 13 lionesses, with Simba and Sultan being offspring of the park's initial lion pair.
