New Delhi, As the national capital continues to be hit by the heat, the National Zoological Park has stepped up efforts to take care of its animals including dye adjustments, ice cubes of fruits in the enclosures and water coolers, among other measures. And installation of bamboo shed is included. ,
Delhi has seen a steady rise in temperatures in recent days, with the highest temperature this summer recorded at 44.4 degrees Celsius on Sunday. The Meteorological Department has issued a 'red alert' in view of the extreme heat in the city.
Talking about the measures taken to protect the animals from the heat, Delhi Zoo Director Sanjit Kumar said, "The zoo authorities have taken extensive measures to protect the animals from extreme heat, so that during the hottest part To create a more comfortable environment.” Duration." Year.,
Kumar said that to ensure maximum effectiveness, wall hanging thermometers are being used in all major enclosures to monitor temperature fluctuations.
He said seasonal fruits like watermelon and cucumber have been included in the diets of primates, bears and herbivorous animals to help them stay hydrated and cool.
Kumar said that in the stretch inhabited by carnivores, water ponds have been repaired and filled with water to maintain water flow during peak hours, which helps in keeping the temperature down.
He said the animals are taken to the ponds in shifts to provide relief from the heat and the stagnant water in the trenches is regularly cleaned, disinfected and refilled."Shady structures over the water troughs prevent the water from heating up, while sprinklers and water coolers are on in all enclosures, including those of tigers, lions and leopards," the zoo director said. The diet was also adjusted for the summer season. Is." ,
Kumar said sprinklers have been installed in his entire section for herbivorous animals like deer, nilgai and elephant.
"Walled tanks for species like sambar and swamp deer are being regularly cleaned and equipped with running water. Measures are being taken to prevent accumulation of water and leftover fodder inside the enclosures Are."Rest areas for deer, while elephants and rhinos are sprinkled with water several times a day to help them stay cool." Structures have been installed over the crocodile and turtle enclosures to keep the water from overheating, and wet sacks with thermometers are placed in the snake enclosures to monitor and maintain proper temperatures.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday issued a red alert for the next five days, predicting heat wave in many parts of Delhi and severe heat wave in other areas.
Kumar said that amid such adverse weather conditions, the birds are being protected from the hot winds by curtains placed on the side walls, which are sprinkled with water throughout the day.
Some bird enclosures are hung with sacks and sprinkled with water to maintain cool temperatures.Water coolers are used where necessary, large earthen pots ensure that cool drinking water is available to the employees.
“To provide freshness, fruit ice balls are distributed daily to the primates,” Kumar said.
He said that water coolers have been installed in all the bear houses and I have ensured that they are regularly cleaned and filled with fresh water. During the hottest time of the day the bears are taken to exhibitions and kept in the dining room. Large ice cubes are provided when needed and the bears are also given fruit ice cubes as part of their enrichment activities.The director said that the animal care staff remains alert during busy times and are ready to inform the zoo hospital about any change in the behavior of the animals. animals.
According to the IMD's weekly weather forecast, the maximum temperature in the national capital is expected to range between 4 to 48 degrees Celsius in the next seven days.
Delhi has seen a steady rise in temperatures in recent days, with the highest temperature this summer recorded at 44.4 degrees Celsius on Sunday. The Meteorological Department has issued a 'red alert' in view of the extreme heat in the city.
Talking about the measures taken to protect the animals from the heat, Delhi Zoo Director Sanjit Kumar said, "The zoo authorities have taken extensive measures to protect the animals from extreme heat, so that during the hottest part To create a more comfortable environment.” Duration." Year.,
Kumar said that to ensure maximum effectiveness, wall hanging thermometers are being used in all major enclosures to monitor temperature fluctuations.
He said seasonal fruits like watermelon and cucumber have been included in the diets of primates, bears and herbivorous animals to help them stay hydrated and cool.
Kumar said that in the stretch inhabited by carnivores, water ponds have been repaired and filled with water to maintain water flow during peak hours, which helps in keeping the temperature down.
He said the animals are taken to the ponds in shifts to provide relief from the heat and the stagnant water in the trenches is regularly cleaned, disinfected and refilled."Shady structures over the water troughs prevent the water from heating up, while sprinklers and water coolers are on in all enclosures, including those of tigers, lions and leopards," the zoo director said. The diet was also adjusted for the summer season. Is." ,
Kumar said sprinklers have been installed in his entire section for herbivorous animals like deer, nilgai and elephant.
"Walled tanks for species like sambar and swamp deer are being regularly cleaned and equipped with running water. Measures are being taken to prevent accumulation of water and leftover fodder inside the enclosures Are."Rest areas for deer, while elephants and rhinos are sprinkled with water several times a day to help them stay cool." Structures have been installed over the crocodile and turtle enclosures to keep the water from overheating, and wet sacks with thermometers are placed in the snake enclosures to monitor and maintain proper temperatures.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday issued a red alert for the next five days, predicting heat wave in many parts of Delhi and severe heat wave in other areas.
Kumar said that amid such adverse weather conditions, the birds are being protected from the hot winds by curtains placed on the side walls, which are sprinkled with water throughout the day.
Some bird enclosures are hung with sacks and sprinkled with water to maintain cool temperatures.Water coolers are used where necessary, large earthen pots ensure that cool drinking water is available to the employees.
“To provide freshness, fruit ice balls are distributed daily to the primates,” Kumar said.
He said that water coolers have been installed in all the bear houses and I have ensured that they are regularly cleaned and filled with fresh water. During the hottest time of the day the bears are taken to exhibitions and kept in the dining room. Large ice cubes are provided when needed and the bears are also given fruit ice cubes as part of their enrichment activities.The director said that the animal care staff remains alert during busy times and are ready to inform the zoo hospital about any change in the behavior of the animals. animals.
According to the IMD's weekly weather forecast, the maximum temperature in the national capital is expected to range between 4 to 48 degrees Celsius in the next seven days.
