AURANGABAD: Siddharth Zoo in Aurangabad will trade a pair of tigers with the zoological park in Pune. The official stated that in exchange for a couple of nilgais, on Wednesday. Maharashtra's Aurangabad-born tigress named Bhakti and tiger Arjun will be sent to Pune's Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park in exchange for a pair of nilgais.
The Director of Siddharth Zoo Shahed Shaikh said "Siddharth Zoo currently has just two nilgais and the new pair will help increase their population in the facility." Zoo supervisor Sanjay Nandan said, "Five-year-old Bhakti and seven-year-old Arjun will be sent to Pune. The zoos had discussed the exchange of animals and a proposal sent to the Central Zoo Authority last month has been approved." Siddharth Zoo currently has 14 tigers, including five cubs, the official added.
Also Read:
PM Modi calls Mamata, assures her of all help to ease flood situation in Bengal
Gujarat's famous 'Bhai Bhai' song used in Bollywood without permission
Collector, CP inspect arrangements for Independence Day celebrations
