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Updated: Jan 28, 2022, 03:20 PM IST

Odisha Lion cub hand-reared in Nandankanan Zoological Park

A 7-month-old lion cub, Varsha, hand-reared in Nandankanan Zoological Park, Bhubaneswar on January 27. As per the authorities, the poor health condition of the cub is due to insufficient colostrum. This was a biggest concern for the Zoo authorities. Dr S Kumar, Deputy Director of Nandankanan Zoological Park said, “Hand-rearing in COVID-19 situation is challenging, but we ensured it to be professional and scientific, by consulting experts. She's responded to basic training.”

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A 7-month-old lion cub, Varsha, hand-reared in Nandankanan Zoological Park, Bhubaneswar on January 27. As per the authorities, the poor health condition of the cub is due to insufficient colostrum. This was a biggest concern for the Zoo authorities. Dr S Kumar, Deputy Director of Nandankanan Zoological Park said, “Hand-rearing in COVID-19 situation is challenging, but we ensured it to be professional and scientific, by consulting experts. She's responded to basic training.”

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