A day after it was confirmed that a tigress at Gorakhpur zoo had died of bird flu ( H5N1 ), the Central Zoo Authority (CZA) ordered on Wednesday the closure of all zoos in UP till May 20. The alert has been sounded for tiger reserves as well. Following CM Yogi Adityanath ’s directive to ensure the safety and well-being of all animals in state zoos and safari parks, the CZA has formed a five-member team to probe the death of the tigress.
“The team… will submit a detailed report within 15 days following which further decisions on animal care will be taken,” said Anuradha Vemuri, principal chief forest conservator (wildlife).
“A special monitoring system and stringent health safety protocols have been enforced in all zoos in the state, including those in Lucknow, Kanpur, and Gorakhpur, and the Etawah Safari. All divisional forest officers have been directed to conduct regular health checkups of animals and immediately report any signs of irregularities,” Vemuri said.
“The team… will submit a detailed report within 15 days following which further decisions on animal care will be taken,” said Anuradha Vemuri, principal chief forest conservator (wildlife).
“A special monitoring system and stringent health safety protocols have been enforced in all zoos in the state, including those in Lucknow, Kanpur, and Gorakhpur, and the Etawah Safari. All divisional forest officers have been directed to conduct regular health checkups of animals and immediately report any signs of irregularities,” Vemuri said.
You may also like
Urgent hunt for four-month-old baby and her teen mum after they vanish from town centre
Coronation Street fans 'work out how Mick and Kit are linked' after picture clue
Vladimir Putin 'makes decision' on if he'll attend Ukraine peace talks in Turkey
Marcus Rashford makes decision on Man Utd transfer exit as £40m move hangs in balance
E4 The Honesty Box winners share marriage plans and why they haven't received prize money yet
