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New additions to Delhi Zoo

There is much celebration these days at Delhi Zoo, which houses a "precious population" of 32 endangered species, with the addition of young ones to the list of Schedule I animals.

Zoo officials say that while the two leopard cubs, born a month ago, were released for public display on Tuesday, the three Asiatic lion cubs, born on August 26 to a pair brought in from Hyderabad Zoo, are also doing well.

The zoo has also recorded the birth of a four-horned antelope, also listed under Schedule I. "The birth happened ten days ago and now another female is ready to give birth. Also, the barking deer has given birth to a fawn. It is clearly a good time for us,'' says Delhi Zoo veterinarian Paneer Selvam.-- Bindu Shajan Perappadan

-- Bindu Shajan Perappadan

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