<p>Mumbai: As part of ongoing efforts to conserve critically endangered animals, ten long-billed vultures (Gyps indicus) were handed over from the Jatayu Conservation Breeding Centre (JCBC), Pinjore to a team from Nehru Zoological Park (NZP), Hyderabad under the Conservation Breeding Programme.</p><p>The Mumbai-headquartered Bombay Natural History Society leads the vulture conservation programme in India. </p> .<p>"The vultures, selected based on health, age, and behavioural suitability, are now en route to Hyderabad by road in a fully air-conditioned bus. Each bird has been placed in an individual wooden crate to ensure safety and comfort during the journey. In accordance with standard protocols, the vultures were fed two days prior to departure to minimize travel stress," BNHS Director Kishor Rithe said.</p><p>The receiving team from Nehru Zoological Park includes Dr G Babu Rao, Senior Biologist, Mohammed Abdul Gaffar, Junior Veterinary Officer, Bushanam, Head Animal Keeper, K. Raja Kumar Animal Keeper, S Pavan Kumar, Assistant Animal Keeper, Mohammed Nizamuddin, Assistant Animal Keeper, and S. Venkatramulu, Assistant Animal Keeper. </p> .<p>They coordinated closely with the JCBC team to facilitate a smooth and secure handover.</p><p>This transfer marks another important step in the collaborative efforts of the Central Zoo Authority (CZA), Forest Departments of Haryana and Telangana, and the BNHS to strengthen the ex-situ conservation initiative for vultures in India.</p>
<p>Mumbai: As part of ongoing efforts to conserve critically endangered animals, ten long-billed vultures (Gyps indicus) were handed over from the Jatayu Conservation Breeding Centre (JCBC), Pinjore to a team from Nehru Zoological Park (NZP), Hyderabad under the Conservation Breeding Programme.</p><p>The Mumbai-headquartered Bombay Natural History Society leads the vulture conservation programme in India. </p> .<p>"The vultures, selected based on health, age, and behavioural suitability, are now en route to Hyderabad by road in a fully air-conditioned bus. Each bird has been placed in an individual wooden crate to ensure safety and comfort during the journey. In accordance with standard protocols, the vultures were fed two days prior to departure to minimize travel stress," BNHS Director Kishor Rithe said.</p><p>The receiving team from Nehru Zoological Park includes Dr G Babu Rao, Senior Biologist, Mohammed Abdul Gaffar, Junior Veterinary Officer, Bushanam, Head Animal Keeper, K. Raja Kumar Animal Keeper, S Pavan Kumar, Assistant Animal Keeper, Mohammed Nizamuddin, Assistant Animal Keeper, and S. Venkatramulu, Assistant Animal Keeper. </p> .<p>They coordinated closely with the JCBC team to facilitate a smooth and secure handover.</p><p>This transfer marks another important step in the collaborative efforts of the Central Zoo Authority (CZA), Forest Departments of Haryana and Telangana, and the BNHS to strengthen the ex-situ conservation initiative for vultures in India.</p>