Royal Bengal tigers brought to Tripura

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Royal Bengal tigers brought to Tripura

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AGARTALA, Dec 27 – Some 25 kms from Agartala city, two tigers are

burning bright in Sipahijala forest.

 

On Monday, as the Christmas revellers thronged the Sipahijala zoo,

they were pleasantly surprised to face two big cats yawning in

leisure after their three-day caged travel from Bihar to Tripura.

Only on the Christmas eve the two Royal Bengal tigers –Dipu and

Chilli – arrived in Sipahijala from Chandigarh via Patna.

 

The two Royal Bengal tigers, which are still in cage, would soon be

released into a walled area with adequate water body for their free

movement and swim.

 

" Dipu and Chili (two Royal Bengal tigers) would be separated soon

for treatment as they are tired due to hectic journey from

Chandigarh to Agartala " , said an official of the Sipahijala Zoo.

 

In turn, Tripura have given nine animals to Chandigarh Zoo

authority, said Wildlife Warden cum DFO Rajat Das. " Efforts are also

being taken to make Sipahijala Wildlife Sanctuary an ideal breeding

ground of tigers " , he said adding that it has already earned

goodwill in the breeding process.

 

Among others, Forest Minister Jitendra Choudhury and Additional PCCF

VK Bahuguna welcomed the two Royal Bengal tigers.

 

Later, Forest Minister said a female rhinoceros would be brought to

Sipahijala Wildlife Sanctuary from Asom.

 

" The Central Zoo Authority (CZA) has already accepted the State

Government proposal to bring a female rhinoceros to the Sipahijala

Wildlife Sanctuary " , he said adding that Chief Wildlife Warden of

Asom Forest department has agreed to give the same.

 

Choudhury said steps are being taken to convert the Sipahijala

Wildlife Sanctuary and Trishna Wildlife Sanctury into national parks

to woo the visitors. " The National Wildlife Council has also

accepted the proposal " , he said.