Mangalore: Newborn Tiger Cub Adds to Feline Population in Pilikula
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Daijiworld Media Network- Mangalore (RS/SP)
Mangalore, Dec 16: Varada, a tigresss of Pilikula Dr Shivarama Karanth Biological Park, gave birth to a cub recently, adding to the tiger population of the Park.
The newborn male cub is healthy, informed the officials. The tigers had been bought here from parks in Shimoga and Mysore.
The biological park at present, has seven tigers. With the addition of the cub, their number has gone up to eight. The newborn curb will be christened soon, the officials at the park informed.
Dr Shivarama Karanth Biological Park has been engaged in conserving animals, reptiles, etc., with about 60 species of animals being sheltered at the park at present.