Source: TH Context: Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park in Darjeeling has become India’s first zoo to preserve DNA samples of Himalayan wildlife. The initiative aims to create a genetic bank or “frozen zoo” to aid future conservation efforts. About Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park: Located in: Situated in Darjeeling, West Bengal, at an altitude of …
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Source: News on Air Context: The Red Panda Program of Darjeeling’s Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park has been selected as a finalist for the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) Conservation Award 2024. About Red Panda Diet: Primarily herbivorous, consuming bamboo, berries, acorns, and occasionally small mammals. Behavior: Shy, solitary, and arboreal; uses its …
