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Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor Announce Pregnancy On Instagram: 'Our Baby Coming Soon'
Alia Bhatt revealed her pregnancy on June 27 with a special photo on her Instagram account, in which she can be seen at a hospital with Ranbir Kapoor. Alia captioned the photo, "Our baby..... Coming soon," with a heart and sparks emoji. She also posted a picture of a family of lions, showing the lioness prodding the lion and… read-more
Tags: Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, Instagram , pregnancy, lions
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Tourist Tries To 'Pet' Lion, Panics As Lion Jumps & Roars
At Tanzania's Serenegti National Park, a tourist reportedly opened his car window to pet a wild lion. A video was shared, in which the tourist was seen trying to take a few pictures of the lion, and when he was about to close the window, the lion jumped up and roared. The man went back to his seat in shock and panic. Luckily, he was able to close the window.
Tags: lions, Wildlife Safari, TANZANIA, Human Interest stories, World news
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Lioness Dies Of COVID-19 In Tamil Nadu Zoo, 8 Other Big Cats Positive
The Tamil Nadu government on June 3 informed that a 9-year-old lioness has succumbed to COVID-19 in Vandaloor Zoo. Notably, the lioness named Neela was completely asymptomatic. Earlier, nine Asiatic lions were tested positive for the virus and quarantined in the zoo. Meanwhile, the deadly virus has claimed the life of a tiger in Ranchi zoo as well, prompting the authorities to test the remaining 9 tigers for COVID-19.
Tags: Tamil Nadu, Covid-19, lions, Animal Death
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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At Least 8 Asiatic Lions In Hyderabad Zoo Test COVID Positive
In a shocking incident, at least eight Asiatic lions in Hyderabad's Nehru Zoological Park have contracted the COVID-19. Reportedly, the zoo officials observed COVID-like symptoms in the lions and conducted an RT-PCR test after which the Centre for Cellular & Molecular Biology on April 29 confirmed about the positive results. Meanwhile, zoo director Dr Siddhanand Kukrety said, "The lions are doing well." This is the first such case in… read-more
Tags: lions, zoo, Coronavirus, animals, Hyderabad
Courtesy: The Times Of India
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7 People Held Guilty For Organising Illegal Lion Show In Gujarat's Gir
A Gujarat court in wildlife-rich Gir-Somnath district has convicted seven people for conducting illegal lion show in 2018 in Babariya range of Gir. Convicted for torturing an Asiatic lion, six of the accused were given 3-year imprisonment while one was awarded 1-year jail term under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. Reportedly, the issue came to the notice of forest officials after a video of the illegal lion show went viral.
Tags: gir, Gujrat, Court, lions, Accused
Courtesy: The Wire
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Singapore Welcome's Lion Cub Simba Through Artificial Insemination
In a rare attempt, a lion cub was born via artificial insemination in Singapore. The newborn cub named after Disney’s character Simba was conceived with semen from an African lion in October. Reportedly, the cub’s father ‘Mufasa,’ also christened after Disney’s movie character, was ailing and died. Earlier, the first successful artificial insemination was carried out in South Africa in 2018. Zookeepers, who take care of Simba said, he is "… read-more
Tags: lions, SINGAPORE, Lion cub, South Africa
Courtesy: Deccan Herald
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4 Lions In Barcelona Zoo Test Positive For COVID-19
As per the Barcelona Zoo veterinary officials, four lions - Zala, Nima, Run Run and Kiumbe - have been tested positive for the COVID-19. The results have been revealed after an RT-PCR test. Reportedly, it is the second case in which big felines have contracted COVID-19. Two zoo employees have tested positive for COVID-19 after the disease was first reported in November. Moreover, officials are tracing the source of infection.
Tags: Covid-19, covid positive, lions, Barcelona Zoo, Spain.
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