Five Indian grey wolves procured from Patna shifted to exhibit area in Shivamogga zoo
Five Indian grey wolves have been moved from quarantine to the exhibit area at the Tyavarekoppa Tiger and Lion Safari in Shivamogga. The animals were acquired from Patna as part of an exchange program, helping the zoo work toward achieving medium-zoo status.
Why it matters
This exchange program supports biodiversity conservation and helps regional zoos meet national standards for animal care and classification.
Five Indian grey wolves brought to Tyavarekoppa Tiger and Lion Safari in Shivamogga from Patna under an animal exchange programme were shifted from quarantine to the exhibit area on Monday.
The Tyavarekoppa Tiger and Lion Safari had procured eight wolves and four gharials last month from Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park in Patna in exchange for two male Indian gaurs.
The wolves were kept in quarantine to help them acclimatise to local weather conditions, enable zoo staff to observe their behaviour, and complete the mandatory husbandry and animal-care protocols. Of these, four wolves have now been released into the exhibit area.
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