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Time of India
3 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Tigress gives birth to cubs in Mysuru zoo
Mysuru: After a lull of three years, a tigresses, Tara gave birth to five cubs at the Mysuru zoo. While two cubs died, the rest are healthy. The mother tiger and her three cubs are being closely monitored through surveillance cameras, said zoo authorities. Tara gave birth to the cubs on May 30. These new births comes close to the episode of a giraffe giving birth to a calf at the facility a few months earlier. The zoo staff claim the Royal Bengal tigers at the Mysuru facility are part of a successful conservation breeding programme, adding another feather to its cap as the facility successfully breeds tigers at regular intervals. The facility maintains good standards of care and provides balanced nutrition to ensure the tigers remain healthy. This has resulted in successful breeding of the the big cat. There are challenges in captive breeding, with mortality rates higher during ex-situ births. Cubs born in zoos require intensive care and monitoring. Maternal rejection and genetic abnormalities are some of the reasons for mortality, sources said. KN Rangaswamy, executive director of Mysuru zoo, said that this is not the first time birth mortality, which is common, has happened during ex-situ births. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Las Golondrinas: Calcule cuánto podría ganar invirtiendo en Amazon CFD Empezar ahora Subscríbete Undo Tigress Tara, a mother who has earlier bred three times, gave birth to five cubs. Of them, two died, and the remaining three are healthy. Measures have been taken to ensure the mother big cat is not disturbed and has been quarantined. The last time a tiger cub was born in the zoo was three years ago. The zoo has three tigresses. The Mysuru zoo houses seven magnificent Bengal tigers, which are kept in separate enclosures. Tigers at Mysuru zoo are displayed on a rotational basis to keep them healthy and calm.
The Independent
17-02-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Paquita la del Barrio death: Beloved Mexican singer and ‘Warrior of Bolero' dies at 77
Francisca Viveros Barradas, the beloved Mexican singer known by her stage name Paquita la del Barrio, has died. She was 77. The Veracruz -born singer was known for speaking out against macho culture in songs like 'Rata de dos patas' ('Two-legged Rat'). Her death was announced in a statement posted on her official social media accounts. 'With deep pain and sadness, we sensitively confirm the death of our 'Paquita la del Barrio' in her home in Veracruz. She was a unique and irreplaceable artist who left an indelible mark on the hearts of everyone who knew her and enjoyed her music," read the statement, which has been translated from Spanish. "At this time of great pain, we respectfully ask all media outlets and the public to give us space and understanding so that her family can grieve in privacy and peace. We appreciate your support and respect during this difficult time. May she rest in peace. Her music and legacy will live on in our hearts forever.' No cause of death has yet been announced. Barradas was born in Alto Lucero, Veracruz on April 2, 1947. She began singing from an early age, and while still a teenager she met and married her first husband, Miguel Gerardo Martínez. He was 18 years her senior, and it later emerged he was already married and had another family. In the 1970s she formed the duo Las Golondrinas with her sister Viola, and in 1979, at the age of 32, she moved to Mexico City to further pursue her musical dreams. There she performed at La Fogata Norteña, where she met her second husband Alfonso Martínez. They remained together until his death in 2001. Barradas became very popular as a singer of bolero songs. Her stage name, which she adopted in 1984 for her album El Barrio de los Faroles, means 'Paquita from the neighborhood'. She was also known as "the Queen of the People" and "the warrior of Bolero". Her songs, such as 'Tres Veces te Engañé' ('Three Times I Cheated on You'), often railed against a culture of aggressive machismo. In 2021, she ran for political office in the state of Veracruz as a candidate for the Citizen Movement Party (Movimiento Ciudadano). That same year she was awarded the Billboard Artistic Career Award at the Billboard Latin Music Awards ceremony. In 2022, she was hospitalized with a pulmonary thrombosis, which affected her ability to walk and led to her limiting her public performances. She gave her last concert at the Palenque de Texcoco on April 1, 2023.
USA Today
17-02-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Paquita La Del Barrio dies: Famed Mexican songstress dead at 77
Paquita La Del Barrio dies: Famed Mexican songstress dead at 77 Paquita La Del Barrio, a Mexican songstress known for feminist anthems like "Tres veces te engañe" and "Rata de dos patas," has died. She was 77. Her death was announced on Instagram Monday, with a photo of the singer accompanied by a statement confirming she had died in her Vera Cruz, Mexico, home and asking for privacy and respect for the family from both the public and media. "With profound pain and sadness, we confirm the passing of our dear 'Paquita La Del Barrio,' in her Veracruz home," the statement, originally written in Spanish, read. "A unique and irreplaceable who left a permanent fingerprint on the heart of all of us who knew her and enjoyed her music. "We thank you in advance for your understanding and respect during this difficult time," it continued. "Rest in peace, your music and legacy with live always in our hearts." Born Francisca Viveros Barradas, Paquita's impact on ranchera and bolero music was multifaceted. Over the course of a 50-year career, she used biting lyrics to address machismo and sexism both within the industry and in the lives of everyday women. Her music was born of real-life experience. At 16, she married a man 28 years her senior. That union ended seven years later when she discovered he had another wife and family. Her second husband, Alfonso Martinez, died in 2000 after 31 years of marriage. "Life happens, some good things and some bad – but we've got to move on, keep fighting," she told USA TODAY in 2021, ahead of receiving a special honor at the Billboard Latin Music Awards. "I got married for a second time and it was the same sacrilege and sacrifice of living with a man you know is being unfaithful," she said in the interview, which was conducted in Spanish. "None of us are obligated to live with a man who doesn't respect us," she said. "I've suffered a lot. It's difficult because the heart goes where it wants. Those feelings are what guide people to my music." Far from soft-tongued, Paquita's music channeled the anger of legions of women, often depicting revenge on an ex-lover or using choice words to describe the men that have wronged her. Embodying an old-school glamour, in her later years she often wore bright-colored tunics and eye-popping jewelry, her commanding presence further cementing her as a foremother in the genres she once disrupted. Starting her career in Mexico City in the '70s, Paquita performed at local bars and restaurants. Before her solo career took off, she sang alongside her sister Viola Viveros. The duo went by "Las Golondrinas" and covered songs by Daniel Santos and Julio Jaramillo. Over 30 albums and several Grammy nominations later, she will be memorialized as a giant of Mexican music. "I feel very satisfied in that the work I've done is well-received and enjoyed by the public," she said.
