The ultimate rites of the tiger have been carried out on the zoo hospital on November 14.
A 19-year-old tiger died on the Kanpur Zoo on Wednesday because of age-related illnesses, leaving workers and guests in mourning. The majestic feline, Prashant, spent 11 years on the zoo, the place he grew to become a beloved member of the household. Zoo workers and faculty youngsters gathered on Thursday to supply flowers and pay their final respects to the tiger.
Dr Anurag Singh, Veterinary Officer at Kanpur Zoological Park, shared insights into Prashant’s extraordinary journey. “Tiger Prashant was rescued from Farrukhabad district on October 14, 2010, when he was about 5 years outdated. On the time, he had a fearsome popularity, having killed 9 folks, however he progressively settled into zoo life,” Dr Singh informed NDTV. “In 2010, Prashant was paired with Tigress Trusha, introduced from Shakkarbagh Zoo in Gujarat, and collectively they’d seven cubs.”
Prashant’s lineage earned nationwide recognition when one among its cubs, Badshah, grew to become a star throughout a wildlife trade. In 2016, Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared {a photograph} with Badshah through the inauguration of Asia’s largest jungle safari in New Raipur, Chhattisgarh. “When Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji visited for the inauguration of Nandan Van Jungle Safari, its photograph with Badshaah unfold on Twitter and introduced widespread consideration,” Dr Singh informed NDTV.
Prashant’s different cubs discovered properties throughout the nation, together with Delhi Zoo and Jodhpur Zoo, with some persevering with to reside in Kanpur. Through the years, its cubs Akbar, Amar, Ambika, and Anthony grew to become icons themselves, carrying ahead their father’s legacy.
Regardless of the very best efforts of the veterinary workforce, Prashant died because of its sickness after extended remedy. Its autopsy, performed by a panel of 4 veterinarians, confirmed age-related issues as the reason for loss of life. The tiger’s viscera samples have been despatched to IVRI Bareilly for additional evaluation.
The ultimate rites of the tiger have been carried out on the zoo hospital on November 14.