Animal exchange programme: Rajkot zoo sends pair of white tigers to Surat zoo

In a bid to strengn wildlife, Gujarat's Rajkot zoo sent a pair of white tigers to Surat zoo on Tuesday. According to zoo officials, both tigers are two years and four months old. Surat zoo received this pair of wild cats under animal exchange program. female tiger is named Girima, whereas male tiger is named Gaurav. Both of m will be kept under strict quarantine, and only after 10-15 days will tigers be exposed for display in zoo.

Earlier, Gujarat's Sakkarbaug zoo tred 40 lions for various or animals from all over country. Gujarat government, under animal exchange program, took this initiative to exchange animals of all species from one zoo to anor.

What is an animal exchange program? Why is it done?

An animal exchange program is an official event that is carried out under supervision of Chief Minister of State and Wildlife he. Under this program, those species which are rare and are listed on government's list and bear appropriate documents are exchanged and tred from one zoo to anor. program greatly helps in preventing unnecessary trapping of animals from wild, creating a safe and secure environment for all. operation, however, is carried out most transparent manner and only proceeds with approval of state he. Animal exchange is mostly carried out to balance endangered species of wild fauna and Flora. 

Interstate animal exchange in India

According to forest officials, inter-state animal exchange is highly beneficial for animals, as each zoo receives a valuable animal in return for or, which helps maintain wildlife balance in zoo. As part of this program, earlier,  Delhi zoo h received three lions for breeding from Gujrat, one lion along with two lionesses were sent to breeding center in national capital. As per media reports, in return Delhi will send five brow-antlered deer and two hippopotamuses to Keavio zoo in Gujarat. 

If reports are to be believed, five states including Rajasthan, Chennai, Hyderab, Assam, and Bhopal are also discussing bartering ir animals for Gujarat lions.

(With Some ANI Inputs)

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