Delhi Zoo authorities have sought to allay apprehensions of an anthrax outbreak in the facility following the death of a rhino. There were earlier apprehensions of anthrax being the cause of death of a rhinoceros named 'Junior Raja' last week and experts who had visited the zoo yesterday and 22 other zoo officials were asked to take precautions.The Delhi Zoo curator Riaz Khan said the rhino's blood samples were sent to Indian Veterinary Research Institute in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh and the report was being awaited. He, however, said there were no symptom of anthrax having been found in workers or rhino. Other animals are also perfectly alright,” he said.”The soil and climate in Delhi are also not favourable for anthrax,” he added.Officials said the zoo will be open for public as usual.
News On AIR | May 3, 2012 9:47 AM
Delhi Zoo officials allay apprehensions of anthrax outbreak