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Zoos prefer cute animals to less attractive species

Last Updated: Monday, June 3, 2013, 17:50

Big, intelligent and good-looking animals are more likely to be found in zoos than other less attractive species, irrespective of conservation needs, a new research has found.

Al Ain zoo becomes European zoo group member

Last Updated: Friday, May 17, 2013, 19:16

Al Ain zoo`s efforts regarding education, research, conservation and enhancing visitor experience were also reviewed.

Indian zoos to be graded on performance

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 10, 2012, 21:22

All 198 CZA recognised zoos in the country will be graded by a team of experts and a certificate each based on their performance will be issued.

Khan Sisters oppose caged animals in zoos

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 24, 2012, 20:44

Nigaar and Gauahar Khan have teamed up with PETA India for an ad campaign against caged animals in zoos.

Ramesh asked to reconsider sending of jumbos to Turkmenistan

Last Updated: Friday, October 29, 2010, 18:32

An animal rights group has urged Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh to reconsider his decision to send two elephants from Indian zoos to Turkmenistan as part of an animal-exchange programme.

Zoos in country asked to hand over jumbos to Wildlife depts

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 22:01

Zoos in the country will no longer have elephants as the Central Zoo Authorities (CZA) have asked the managers of state-run zoos to hand them over to Wildlife Departments.