Multiple choice general knowledge

Which is the zoo where a large number of tigers had died in 2001?

  1. Nehru Zoological Park, Hyderabad

  2. Simlipal National Park, Mayurbhanj

  3. Nandankanan Zoological Park, Bhubaneshwar

  4. Kanha Tiger Reserve, Madhya Pradesh
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Explanation

In 2001, Nandankanan Zoological Park in Bhubaneshwar, Odisha witnessed the tragic death of 13 tigers within a week. The deaths were caused by trypanosomiasis, a parasitic disease transmitted by tsetse flies. This incident raised serious concerns about zoo management and animal healthcare in Indian zoos. The zoo is located near the Chandaka forest and is one of the largest zoos in India.

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