M'luru: Endangered Wolves arrive at Pilikula Park from AP as part of Animal Exchange Program
Mangaluru: Pilikula Biological Park, renowned for its conservation initiatives, welcomed a pair of endangered wolves from a zoo in Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. This move, executed under the animal exchange program, aims to safeguard the near-extinct species.
HJ Bhandary, the Director of Pilikula Biological Park, elaborated on the recent additions in a press release, stating, "The park has successfully introduced various species through the animal exchange program. Marmoset and tamarin monkeys from Central and South America, blue-gold macaque monkeys from Mexico, galah cockatoos from Australia, and turaco monkeys from Southern Africa have found a home here."
The park, which already hosts 1,200 diverse species of animals, birds, and reptiles, intends to expand its biodiversity further. Bhandary revealed plans to introduce more fauna to Pilikula, enhancing the park's conservation efforts.
Addressing the welfare of the newly arrived animals, Bhandary highlighted, "The Reliance Foundation has generously donated Rs 1 crore to construct a suitable enclosure for the recently acquired animals. Our priority is to create an environment resembling their natural habitat, ensuring their comfort. Additionally, the park now features a feeding center and breeding box, provided free of charge by the Life Science Education Trust, Bengaluru."
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Mumbai Indians beat Delhi Capitals by 12 runs
New Delhi, Apr 13 (PTI): Mumbai Indians beat Delhi Capitals by 12 runs in their IPL match here on Sunday.
Sent in to bat, Tilak Varma hit a 33-ball 59 to power Mumbai Indians to 205 for five.
Ryan Rickelton (41 off 25 balls), Suryakumar Yadav (40 off 28 balls) and Naman Dhir (38 off 17 balls) also made useful contributions.
In reply, DC were all out for 193 in 19 overs, despite Karun Nair's 40-ball 89.
Karn Sharma (3/36) claimed three wickets, while Mitchell Santner (2/43) took two wickets.
For DC, Vipraj Nigam (2/41) and Kuldeep Yadav (2/23) snapped two wickets each, while Mukesh Kumar (1/38) took one.
Brief Scores:
Mumbai Indians: 205 for 5 in 20 overs (Tilak Varma 59; Kuldeep Yadav 2/23, Vipraj Nigam 2/41).
Delhi Capitals: 193 all out in 19 overs (Karun Nair 89; Karn Sharma 3/36).
