Coimbatore Corporation Commissioner M Sivaguru Prabakaran IAS relocated spotted deer from VOC Biological Park to the foothills of Siruvani forest area on July 4, 2024, ensuring their well-being in a natural habitat.
Coimbatore: In a significant move to ensure the welfare of wildlife, the spotted deer housed at the VOC Biological Park in Coimbatore were relocated to the foothills of the Siruvani forest area on Thursday, July 4, 2024. The relocation was overseen by Coimbatore Corporation Commissioner M Sivaguru Prabakaran IAS.
The deer, which were previously kept in Ward 83 of the Central Zone of Coimbatore Municipal Corporation's VOC Biological Park, were transported to their new habitat using vehicles. This initiative aims to provide the animals with a more natural and spacious environment.
The relocation process was carried out in the presence of several officials, including District Forest Officer Jayaraj IFS, Assistant Commissioner Senthilkumaran, Wildlife Veterinary Officer Sukumar, Forest Ranger Thirumurugan, Corporation Veterinarian Dr. Saravanan, Zonal Health Officer Gunasekaran, and other Corporation officials. Their presence ensured that the transfer was conducted smoothly and with due care for the animals' well-being.
This move is part of ongoing efforts to improve wildlife conservation and provide better living conditions for animals previously kept in urban park settings. The Siruvani forest area, known for its rich biodiversity, is expected to offer a more suitable habitat for the spotted deer to thrive in their natural environment.
The deer, which were previously kept in Ward 83 of the Central Zone of Coimbatore Municipal Corporation's VOC Biological Park, were transported to their new habitat using vehicles. This initiative aims to provide the animals with a more natural and spacious environment.
The relocation process was carried out in the presence of several officials, including District Forest Officer Jayaraj IFS, Assistant Commissioner Senthilkumaran, Wildlife Veterinary Officer Sukumar, Forest Ranger Thirumurugan, Corporation Veterinarian Dr. Saravanan, Zonal Health Officer Gunasekaran, and other Corporation officials. Their presence ensured that the transfer was conducted smoothly and with due care for the animals' well-being.
This move is part of ongoing efforts to improve wildlife conservation and provide better living conditions for animals previously kept in urban park settings. The Siruvani forest area, known for its rich biodiversity, is expected to offer a more suitable habitat for the spotted deer to thrive in their natural environment.