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CZA NEWS EXTENSION OF RECOGNITION OF ZOOS AND RESCUE CENTRES BY CZA 1. The Centre for Bear Rehabilitation and Conservation, Pakke, Arunachal Pradesh (rescue centre) has been granted conditional renewal of recognition for the period till 31st July 2013. 2. Kinnerasani Deer Park, has been granted conditional renewal of recognition for the period upto 31 August 2015. 3. KNPS, Indore, Madhya Pradesh has been granted conditional renewal of recognition for the period upto 31 August 2016. 4. Mini Zoo, Kodanad which is to be shifted to a new location at Kaprikad has recognition valid till 30th April 2013. The Central Zoo Authority organizes a workshop every alternate year for zoo veterinarians. This year a workshop for zoo veterinarians on “restraint of zoo animals & their transport” was organised at Guwahati in collaboration with the College of Veterinary Science, Assam Agricultural University (AAU), Khanapara, Guwahati, and the Assam State Zoo cum Botanical Garden, Guwahati, from 24 to 28 September 2012. The workshop was inaugurated by Dr. K. M. Bujarbarua, Vice Chancellor of AAU, Mr. S. Chand, Principal Chief Conservator 14 RECOGNITION CANCELLED The Central Zoo Authority has cancelled the recognition of Kaiwara Tapovana Zoo, Kolar, Karnataka under Section 38H Sub section 6 of Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972. ZOO VETERINARIANS TRAINED IN RESTRAINT TECHNIQUES Zoo Veterinarain Workshop of Forests (Wildlife), Government of Assam, and Dr. Amresh Kumar, noted surgeon and animal anaesthetist. The organizing secretary for the workshop was Dr. K. K. Sarma, Prof. & Head, Department of Surgery & Radiology, CVSc, Guwahati. The workshop was attended by 32 veterinarians from various Indian zoos and two lady veterinary officers from the National Zoological Gardens, Colombo, Sri Lanka. The resource persons at the workshop included Dr. Dave Cooper of South Africa, Dr. Parag Nigam of the Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun, Dr. Gowri Mallapur of Madras Crocodile Bank Trust and Dr. Brij Kishor Gupta, Evaluation & Monitoring Officer, Central Zoo Authority. The workshop focused on various issues involved in restraining wild animals of various species and their transport protocols, with an emphasis on the usage of drugs and their dosage for various species. New technologies involved in restraining wild animals were also discussed in detail. During the workshop, participants also underwent a field exercise and hands-on practical session at Assam Photo Credit: Dr Brij Kishor Gupta State Zoo, Guwahati, as well as at the Pygmy Hog Breeding Centre at Vasistha, Guwahati. Shri Utpal Bora, Director of the zoo, and Dr. Parag Dekka, Senior Veterinary Officer at the breeding centre, explained the methods adopted for restraining animals and managing their health. Shri B. S. Bonal, Member Secretary, Central Zoo Authority, while delivering his concluding remarks, requested the veterinarians participating in the workshop to follow the norms prescribed by the Central Zoo Authority for restraining wild animals in zoos, for captive management and for handling animals and thus ensure the safety of the animals and the staff. He expressed pleasure at the participation of zoo veterinarians from Colombo Zoo, Sri Lanka, as it represented participation from SAARC countries. • • WORKSHOPS BEING HELD Zoo Biologists Workshop at Jodhpur, Rajasthan. Zoo keepers’ workshops with emphasis on enrichment of animal enclosures at Nainital, Kanpur, Ahmedabad, Guwahati, Mysore and Bhubaneshwar.
• • KNOWLEDGE CAFE AT JEJU, KOREA The World Conservation Congress (WCC) is a great platform for discussions centred around environmental conservation. It is certainly an opportunity to expand the conservation community by sharing knowledge, skills and ambitions. In the past, the congress was held every two years, then every three years, and now every four years. Initially, the congress only consisted of the Members’ Assembly of all IUCN member organizations. Since 1996, the congress has grown to include the forum and is open to all, to debate major sustainable development issues, propose solutions and facilitate sharing of information and experiences. WCC 2012 was held at the beautiful island of Jeju in Korea. Shri B. S. Bonal, Member Secretary, attended the congress and participated in the knowledge café on the Decade of Biodiversity, held on 11 September 2012 under the banner of the WAZA for implementation of Aichi targetd I and 12. The discussions were initiated by Dr. Junhold, President, WAZA, and introduced by Gerald Dick, Executive Director. Participants included Dr. Sonja from WRS, Singapore, the Director, Seoul Zoo, Ms. Kanako from JAJA, and the Director of Thailand Zoo etc. The main purpose was to learn from each other, to generate ideas and to establish partnerships. CZA APPROVES EXCHANGE OF ANIMALS BETWEEN INDIAN AND FOREIGN ZOOS Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Darjeeling will soon receive six Markhor (two males and four females) from Augsburg Zoo, Germany. Indira Gandhi Zoological Park, Visakhapatnam will soon receive three Giraffes (2:4) from Zoo Negara, Malaysia in exchange for three White Tigers (1:2) MISMANAGED ZOO UNDER THREAT OF DE-RECOGNISATION The CZA took note of the midterm evaluation of the Hill Palace Zoo, Ernakulam and issued a show cause notice to the zoo authorities asking why their application for extension and recognition should not be cancelled, as the zoo authorities had failed to comply with the conditions stipulated in the last recognition granted by the Central Zoo Authority. EXCHANGE OF ANIMALS BETWEEN INDIAN ZOOS 1. The CZA approved the transfer of a Leopard cub rescued in Bijnor Forest Division to National Zoological Park, Delhi. 2. Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park, Pune will give one male Sloth Bear for pairing to Gandhi Zoological Park, Gwalior. 3. Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens, Mysore will give two Indian Gaur to Nehru Zoological Park, Hyderabad in exchange for one Jaguar and one Mouse Deer. 4. Indira Gandhi Zoological Park, Hyderabad will give one Royal Bengal Tiger to Arignar Anna Zoological Park, Vandalur in exchange for one Indian Gaur for pairing of existing single sex animals and for infusion of new blood lines. Leopard cub at Delhi Zoo 15
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