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This article talks about the new arrangements made at Patna Zoo to keep animals safe and comfortable during the cold weather.
As the winter chill settles in Patna, the Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park has taken important steps to ensure the animals are well cared for. The zoo officials are focusing on the health and safety of wildlife as the temperatures drop.
To keep large carnivores like tigers and lions warm, their night shelters are now heated, with heaters installed and windows covered with straw and thick curtains. They also have high wooden platforms to rest on and are kept in sunny spots during the day.
Reptiles such as snakes are particularly vulnerable to the cold, so the zoo has installed high-voltage bulbs in their enclosures for heat. Blankets are also provided in many cages to help keep the snakes warm.
For birds, small warm houses made from mud and straw have been set up in their cages. Their diet now includes nutritious options like gram, peanuts, and eggs, ensuring they get enough energy to cope with the cold.
The zoo is also providing lukewarm water for drinking and bathing, adding salt to some water for extra energy. All these arrangements have been made to ensure that the animals are comfortable and safe during the chilly winter months.
Summary:
- The zoo has made arrangements for animal safety during winter.
- Heaters and warm platforms are set up for tigers and lions.
- Reptiles are provided with heat bulbs and blankets.
- Birds have warm houses and nutritious food for energy.
- Lukewarm water is supplied for drinking and bathing.
