New Delhi, April 1 – The Delhi Zoological Park has reported the deaths of two more animals — a chinkara (Gazella bennettii) and a blackbuck (Antilope cervicapra), zoo officials confirmed on Tuesday.
According to the zoo administration, the blackbuck is believed to have died due to old age, while the cause of the chinkara’s death will be confirmed following an autopsy. “The joint director has been directed to submit a detailed report on the deaths,” said Sanjeet Kumar, Director of the Delhi Zoo.
Details regarding the exact date, time, and age of the deceased animals were not disclosed by officials.
Earlier, on January 25, a female Sangai deer died following a fight with a male deer, and another nilgai was injured in a separate altercation that month.
Additionally, on January 2, a one-horned rhinoceros named Dharmendra passed away under unexplained circumstances. Just days earlier, on December 28, a nine-month-old white tiger cub died due to “traumatic shock and acute pneumonia,” as per the zoo’s records.
Authorities are expected to provide further clarity once the investigation reports are complete.
According to the zoo administration, the blackbuck is believed to have died due to old age, while the cause of the chinkara’s death will be confirmed following an autopsy. “The joint director has been directed to submit a detailed report on the deaths,” said Sanjeet Kumar, Director of the Delhi Zoo.
Details regarding the exact date, time, and age of the deceased animals were not disclosed by officials.
String of Animal Fatalities Raises Concerns
These latest deaths come amid a series of recent animal fatalities at the Delhi Zoo. In February, a 22-year-old jaguar and a 15-year-old nilgai — both under treatment for age-related ailments — died on February 19 and February 13, respectively.Earlier, on January 25, a female Sangai deer died following a fight with a male deer, and another nilgai was injured in a separate altercation that month.
Additionally, on January 2, a one-horned rhinoceros named Dharmendra passed away under unexplained circumstances. Just days earlier, on December 28, a nine-month-old white tiger cub died due to “traumatic shock and acute pneumonia,” as per the zoo’s records.
Delhi Zoo: A Landmark Institution Facing Challenges
Founded in November 1959, the Delhi Zoo is home to 95 species of animals and birds. It is regarded as a model zoological park in India, but the recent spate of deaths has prompted concern about animal care and safety protocols within the facility.Authorities are expected to provide further clarity once the investigation reports are complete.
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