Kanpur: An adolescent lion, Yuvraj , is being brought to Etawah Safari Park from Rajgir Zoo Safari under a wildlife exchange programme approved by Central Zoo Authority, paving the way for breeding third-generation lions at the park.
In exchange, lion Neek and four blackbucks will be sent to Rajgir.
Wildlife doctor Dr Robin Singh Yadav and keeper Ajay Singh, accompanied by a 10-member team from Rajgir Safari, reached Rajgir on Saturday and left with Yuvraj late at night. Meanwhile, Simba, a lion born at the safari in 2016, is being kept with lioness Sudha , brought from Rohtak Zoo, to continue their lineage. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Kanpur | Silver Rate in Kanpur | Bank Holidays in Kanpur | Public Holidays in Kanpur | Kanpur AQI | Weather in Kanpur | Petrol Price in Kanpur | Diesel Price in Kanpur | CNG Price in Kanpur | LPG Price in Kanpur Stay updated with the latest Kanpur news.
The Etawah Safari team is expected to return by late Sunday night. Yuvraj’s arrival will enable breeding arrangements for second-generation lionesses born at Etawah Safari, opening the possibility of the birth of third-generation lions there. Download the TOI App.