HISTORY OF MYSORE ZOO Mysore Zoo (officially the Sri
Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens) is a 157-acre (64 ha) zoo located near the palace in Mysore, India. It is one of the oldest and most popular zoos in India, and is home to a wide range of species(168-species). Mysore Zoo is one of the city’s most popular attractions. It was established under royal patronage in 1892, making it one of the oldest zoos in the world.
VIDEO ON MYSORE ZOO
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Objectives of Mysore zoo
The objectives of Mysore zoo are as under
Conservation education. Conservation breeding. Research, documentation and study. Rescue and rehabilitation of the wild
animals and birds. Recreation and education for general
visitors, tourist & locals
INTRODUCTION OF BANDIPUR PARK
Bandipur National Park (Kannada: ಬಂ�ಡೀ�ಪುರ ರಾ�ಷ್ಟ್ರೀ ��ಯಉದ್ಯಾ��ನ), established in 1974 as a tiger reserve under Project Tiger, is a national park located in the south Indian state of Karnataka. It was once a private hunting reserve for the Maharaja of the Kingdom of Mysore.[1]
Bandipur is known for its wildlife and has many types of biomes, but dry deciduous forest is dominant.
The park spans an area of 874 square kilometers (337 sq mi), protecting several species of India's endangered wildlife. Together with the adjoiningNagarhole National Park (643 km2 (248 sq mi)), Mudumalai National Park(320 km2 (120 sq mi)) and Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary (344 km2(133 sq mi)), it is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve totaling 2,183 km2(843 sq mi) making it the largest protected area in southern India.
Video on national park
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