Current Summary
According to a September 27 report by The New Indian Express, Bhola, a Royal Bengal tiger who had been at Dehradun Zoo for two years, was moved to Gwalior Zoological Park on Friday under an animal exchange programme approved by the Central Zoo Authority. In return, a white male tiger named Tejas was being brought to Dehradun from Gwalior on Sunday. Bhola, about five years old, underwent a veterinary examination and received health certification before travelling, and was accompanied by a forest department and zoo team including Deputy Divisional Forest Officer Abhishek Maithani and Senior Veterinary Officer Dr Pradeep Mishra, along with an escort and support vehicle. Dr Mishra said the tiger was in good health and was moved only after all transport protocols were followed. The move separates Bhola from T2, another tiger at the zoo who had also drawn a regular following, though the two were not usually displayed together.
What We Know
- Bhola, a Royal Bengal tiger at Dehradun Zoo for two years, was sent to Gwalior Zoological Park on Friday under a Central Zoo Authority-approved exchange.
- A white male tiger named Tejas was being brought from Gwalior to Dehradun Zoo on Sunday.
- Bhola underwent a veterinary check and received health certification before travel; zoo veterinarian Dr Pradeep Mishra confirmed he was moved following prescribed protocol.
- A forest department and zoo team, including DFO Abhishek Maithani, accompanied Bhola's transport with escort and support vehicles.
What Is Still Unclear
- Tejas's exact age and health status on arrival.
- The specific reasons the exchange was arranged.
What Changed
- 29 Sept, 08:22 pmSignal detected: Dehradun Zoo Sends Tiger Bhola to Gwalior, Receives White Tiger Tejas