Mangaluru: 'Rani' Tigress gives birth to five cubs at Pilikula Nisargadhama Park
Mangaluru: A tigress at Dr. Shivrama Karantha Pilikula Nisarga Dhama has given birth to five babies including three female cubs increasing the number of wild cats at the park.
The tigress fondly known as ‘Rani' (meaning Queen) gave birth to the five cubs recently, all of who are said to be in good health condition and have now been taken out from the initial observation.
According to the park authorities the cubs will be kept in cage for three months and necessary medications will be provided to them before releasing them out in the open area of park.
“Rani" was brought to Pilikula Park three years ago from Bannerghatta National Park. She is expected to be sent to some other zoo after three more years while Pilikula Park also has plans to get two White Tigers from Tirupati Zoo.
Currently, Pilikula Park is home to eight tigers which includes five males and three females. The park also has four lions, two each of Asiatic and Afro Asian. It is also home eight leopards, two bears, four Hippopotamus, and other 1200 other animals of over a 100 species of animal kingdom.
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Heavy rains in Dubai result in flight cancellations, school and office closures
Dubai: Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms have struck the United Arab Emirates (UAE) once again, leading to the cancellation of flights and the closure of schools and offices. Parks and beaches are off-limits, and several airlines are experiencing delays and disruptions due to the inclement weather.
The UAE's Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for Friday as heavy rains and thunderstorms persist throughout the week.
In response to the adverse weather conditions, authorities have advised people and students to work and study from home. The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has directed all private schools, nurseries, and universities to switch to distance learning. Dubai's government has also implemented work-from-home arrangements for employees on May 2nd and 3rd, while parks and beaches remain closed.
