Hyderabad zoo welcomes 2 exotic Serval cats
This new exotic species, both two years old, is endemic to the African continent and can live up to 16 years in captivity. The zoo now has 195 species in its collection.
Apart from this, principal chief conservator of forests and head of forest force, C Suvarna and NZP director, Sunil S Hiremath, launched a plantation programme under Vana Mahotsavam celebrations 2025.
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