SV Zoo Park in Tirupati Receives 3 Exotic Species
Common marmosets are small primates found in north-eastern Brazil, recognisable by their white tufted ears and long tails. They are arboreal and feed on fruits, insects and small animals.
Tirupati: Sri Venkateswara Zoological Park (SVZP), Tirupati, has added three new exotic species to its collection, enhancing its conservation and education efforts. These animals, donated by the Radhe Krishna Temple Elephant Welfare Trust of Gujarat, include a pair of red-necked wallabies, a pair of meerkats, and a pair of common marmosets.
Red-necked Wallabies are small to medium-sized marsupials native to Australia. Known for their strong hind legs and long tails, they are herbivorous and mostly feed on grasses and leaves.
Meerkats, native to southern Africa, are social animals that live in groups called mobs. They are active during the day and are well known for their upright stance and burrowing habits.
Common marmosets are small primates found in north-eastern Brazil, recognisable by their white tufted ears and long tails. They are arboreal and feed on fruits, insects and small animals.
For the time being, these animals have been placed in SVZP’s specialised Sanjeevani block, where they will remain during the mandatory quarantine period. This ensures that their health is monitored while they adjust to the new environment before moving to their permanent enclosures.
Zoo officials confirmed that the animals will be available for public viewing once their quarantine period is complete and their enclosures are ready.
