Asim Bando's KOLKATA BLOG

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Kolkata Zoo arranged something special for the only Red Kangaroo for summer. As other 3 imported last year died, the last one with a baby getting special care especially for the summer. All the three rooms have electric fans for the air, sufficient vegetables, drinking water and cold water for bath also for her. Moreover, special attendants are looking for the animal all the time. Hence, the zoo authority hope the rare animal may feel better in this hot weather of summer season. -- A. B.

Birds enjoying winter of capital Delhi. Migratory birds like storks and ducks are the attraction of winter at Delhi Zoo. -- A. B.

Kolkata zoo introducing 'Audio Guide' - a unique card to scratch numbers and activate on mobile phone. It will be of Rs 10 & 20 available from booking counters. The former for half-n-hour and later for one hour. And the activation will remain for six hours. Every cage of the zoo has separate numbers. In front of a cage, type that number on mobile and you'll get the audio guide about that animal - their habits, special features etc. It is very interesting and funny also. Particularly teens and kids will find fun from this audio guide. -- A. B.