Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], Amid the scorching heat, Alipore Zoological Park in Kolkata introduced several measures to ensure the well-being of animals. IFS officer Subhankar Sen Gupta outlined the zoo's strategies to mitigate the impact of extreme temperatures. The animal enclosures have been covered with green sheets to prevent the effects of direct heat. Sprinklers along with fans have been installed in the reptile shelters. Fans and coolers have also been installed in night shelters for various animals like tigers and lions.Showers have been installed in the elephants' enclosure to protect them from the heat.
"First of all, in all the enclosures, we have made arrangements for the maximum possible amount of water because this is the only way to save the animals from the heat. The animals will either bathe in water or drink it. So, we have made adequate provision for both, "Additionally, we are regularly adding ORS to their drinking water to maintain their electrolyte balance," Gupta said on Thursday, adding that special provisions have been made for animals that require cold environments. it occurs. “In some enclosures, for animals like black bears, sloth bears and kangaroos that require cooler conditions, we have installed air coolers,” said Gupta.
“Small animals like birds and lemurs also need water, but they don't go into the water, so we have installed sprinkler systems in their enclosures. Depending on the temperature and humidity, the sprinklers are turned on two to three times a day goes."So that they can bathe comfortably," Gupta also said, adding that special attention has been paid to the elephant enclosure, where a shower system has been installed to sprinkle water from above, complementing the existing moat where the elephants bathe. Can take bath. These measures are part of a broader effort to ensure the comfort and health of the zoo's residents during the ongoing heat wave. He further said that based on the modification in the temperature regime, "blankets and heaters are provided to them during winters. Therefore It depends on the season.Special care is taken to have clean drinking water throughout the year, so water is purified throughout the year."
"First of all, in all the enclosures, we have made arrangements for the maximum possible amount of water because this is the only way to save the animals from the heat. The animals will either bathe in water or drink it. So, we have made adequate provision for both, "Additionally, we are regularly adding ORS to their drinking water to maintain their electrolyte balance," Gupta said on Thursday, adding that special provisions have been made for animals that require cold environments. it occurs. “In some enclosures, for animals like black bears, sloth bears and kangaroos that require cooler conditions, we have installed air coolers,” said Gupta.
“Small animals like birds and lemurs also need water, but they don't go into the water, so we have installed sprinkler systems in their enclosures. Depending on the temperature and humidity, the sprinklers are turned on two to three times a day goes."So that they can bathe comfortably," Gupta also said, adding that special attention has been paid to the elephant enclosure, where a shower system has been installed to sprinkle water from above, complementing the existing moat where the elephants bathe. Can take bath. These measures are part of a broader effort to ensure the comfort and health of the zoo's residents during the ongoing heat wave. He further said that based on the modification in the temperature regime, "blankets and heaters are provided to them during winters. Therefore It depends on the season.Special care is taken to have clean drinking water throughout the year, so water is purified throughout the year."
