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Animals in Jaipur zoo have New Year bash
by Lokendra Singh

     Jaipur: The zoo authorities in Jaipur arranged a feast for its inmates on the New Year day. A special menu was prepared for the occasion that included boiled eggs, dates, sweetmeat and honey. The event intended at making the day equally special for its animal residents fascinated a host of curious animal lovers.

     "The aim of the event was to realise that there should be New Year celebrations for animals too, just the way all of us celebrate at home. So we prepared a special menu for them today. For the deer family, we have carrots, lions are being given a special mutton soup and monkeys are getting boiled eggs," said Mohan Singh, Veterinary Doctor at the Jaipur Zoo. Watching the bears slurp a special treat of honey on New Year's Day left animal lovers overjoyed. "If you and me can celebrate the New Year, I think the animals too deserve something special today. They will also feel that it is a special day today," said a visitor Ram Satvani. Zoo authorities across India often organize special treats for animals in captivity, which generally includes naming ceremonies and birthday celebrations. As the cold wave conditions in several parts of the country are making life very difficult for all, the animals on the street can be easily found searching for a warm hideout and food to survive.
-Jan 2,  2007

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