Starving Black Panther Cub Rescued, Finds Refuge at Shivamogga Zoo
A 1.5-year-old female black panther, exhausted and separated from its mother, was rescued by Shivamogga Zoo staff on Tuesday evening. The cub, found near Kumta in Uttara Kannada district’s Katgal area, was struggling to survive due to starvation. Dr. Muruli Manohar, the zoo veterinarian, and his team provided immediate medical attention and safely transported the […]
Shivamogga Zoo Mourns the Loss of Beloved Tiger Vijay
Vijay, a 17-year-old male tiger and a star attraction at the Shivamogga Zoo and safari, passed away on February 25 due to age-related complications. Vijay, a captive-bred tiger, had been experiencing health issues over the past month, including loss of appetite, lethargy, and muscle deterioration in his hind legs. The zoo’s Executive Director, Amarakshara VM, […]
Chikkamagaluru Farmer Trampled to Death by Elephant
A tragic incident occurred in Seeturu village, NR Pura taluk, Chikkamagaluru district, when a farmer was killed in an elephant attack on Saturday afternoon. Umesh (56) was working in his field when the elephant attacked him, causing fatal injuries. The elephants had been wreaking havoc in the area for days, damaging crops in several villages […]