Delhi Zoo records 245 animal deaths in 14 months: Report
(WorldNews India)

Nearly 250 animals reportedly died at the National Zoological Park, also known as the Delhi zoo, in a span of 14 months till June, making its mortality rate `more than exorbitant.` Advertising Allegations have also been raised about the under-reporting of animal births in the zoo to improve its report card in years with high mortality rates. An inventory report compiled by the zoo, accessed by The Indian Express, shows 245 animal deaths between April 2018 and June 2019, against 323 births. Dr M S Negi, additional director general of forest (wildlife) at the Central environment ministry, said, `We have taken cognizance of these deaths…. and corrective measures are...