Breeding And Nurturing Of Striped Hyenas And Asiatic Wild Dogs : Indira Gandhi Zoological Park
The Indira Gandhi Zoological Park (IGZP) in Visakhapatnam has been at the forefront of wildlife conservation in India, particularly in the successful breeding and nurturing of Striped hyenas and Asiatic wild dogs (Dhole).
- Indira Gandhi Zoological Park (IGZP) is an ex-situ facility established in 1977, located amidst Seethakonda Reserve Forest in the Visakhapatnam district of Andhra Pradesh.
- It is surrounded by Eastern Ghats on three sides and the Bay of Bengal on the fourth side.
- It is a large category zoo recognised by the Central Zoo Authority.
- Due to its close proximity to Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary it is also home to many free-ranging animals and birds.
- IGZP has successfully bred striped hyenas, wild dogs, Indian grey wolves, ring-tailed lemurs, Indian bison, blue and gold macaws, jungle cats, and eclectus parrots.
Dhole (Cuon alpinus):
- It is a wild carnivorous animal and is a member of the family Canidae and the class Mammalia.
- Conservation:
- Wildlife Protection Act, 1972: Schedule II
- International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List: Endangered
- The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES): Appendix II
- The creation of reserves under Project Tiger provided some protection for dhole populations sympatric with tigers.
Striped Hyenas
- The Striped hyenas (Hyaena hyaena) are one of the three hyena species.
- Other hyena species include Brown hyenas, and Spotted hyenas (the largest).
- They are smaller and less social than the more well-known Spotted hyena.
- Protection Status:
- IUCN Status: Near Threatened
- Wildlife Protection Act, 1972: Schedule I
