The zoos in the STate are largely dependent on beef for feeding carnivores like tigers and lions
Minister in charge of Mysuru district S.T. Somashekar on Sunday said he would discuss with the government whether the zoos in the State could be given any special permission to procure beef for their carnivores with the anti-cow slaughter law coming into effect in the State.
The zoos, including Mysuru zoo, were largely dependent on beef for feeding carnivores like tigers and lions. With the ban, beef has been replaced with chicken.
Speaking to reporters after visiting the Mysuru zoo, Mr. Somashekar said Minister for Forests Arvind Limbavali was coming to his constituency – Yeshwanthpur – in connection with a programme soon.
“I will take up the matter with him and seek to know whether any provision can be made to ensure beef supply to the zoos having carnivores for their feeding,” he said, in reply to a query.
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