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Gorewada Wildlife Centre Transfers Two Tigers to Pune Zoo
15 Oct
Summary
- Two tigers were transferred from Gorewada Wildlife Rescue Centre.
- The tigers were relocated to Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park in Pune.
- Central Zoo Authority approved the animal exchange program.
On Wednesday, the Gorewada Wildlife Rescue Centre facilitated the relocation of two tigers to Pune. A male and a female tiger were handed over to a team from the Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park and Wildlife Research Centre in Pune.
The transfer, which took place at 5 p.m., followed necessary veterinary checks and procedures. This initiative was approved by the Central Zoo Authority in New Delhi. It is part of a broader proposal for the exchange of wild animals between Gorewada and various zoos across the nation.
Details regarding the animals that the Gorewada centre is expected to receive in exchange for these tigers have not yet been disclosed. The program aims to foster biodiversity and cooperation among wildlife conservation facilities nationwide.
