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Dismal
conditions at Ludhiana Zoo Ludhiana:
As the mercury continues to rise, it has become increasingly difficult for
animals to beat the heat at the ill-equipped Ludhiana Zoo. The zoo authorities
are finding it tough to provide relief to hapless animals in a temperature of
45 degree Celsius. Animals have been provided with air coolers and straw mats
in their enclosures, but they are not operational because of the long power cuts.
"We are trying our best to save the animals in the zoo from the summer heat. But
due to the long power cuts and absence of the generators the situation is getting
tough. If we had the generators at least the coolers could be functional," said
Pramod Kumar, In-charge of the Ludhiana Zoo. Animals like the tigers, bears and
various birds could be seen taking shelter under the trees or soaking themselves
in water ponds. Visitors are shocked at the plight of animals who are forced to
live under dismal conditions. "We humans at least have the luxury of staying in
air-conditions but then these animals stay here without water and electricity.
We have seen an ice-bear who stays in cold temperatures but here he stays without
the electricity," said Harjit Singh, a visitor. -June
24, 2009 Go
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