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White Tiger Tejas Arrives in Dehradun After 556-Kilometre Journey
Tejas is a rare white tiger that has arrived at Dehradun Zoo.
He came from Gwalior Zoological Park as part of an animal exchange.
The trip was about 556 kilometres long and took up to 14 hours.
A team of experts travelled with him to keep him safe.
Tejas will stay in a quiet quarantine area for about 20 days.
During this time, zoo staff will check his health, food, behaviour and adjustment.
Visitors cannot see him yet, but he may be displayed in about a month.
Dehradun Zoo hopes he will help people learn about wildlife and attract more visitors.
White tiger Tejas arrived at Dehradun Zoo from Gwalior Zoological Park under a tiger exchange programme.
Tejas travelled approximately 556 kilometres by road over 12 to 14 hours in a specially designed rescue vehicle.
A 13-member team of veterinarians and forest department officials accompanied the tiger.
Tejas will remain in quarantine for about 20 days and may go on public display in roughly a month.
Dehradun Zoo sent nearly five-year-old Royal Bengal tiger Bhola to Gwalior in return.
- Who
- White tiger Tejas arrived at Dehradun Zoo from Gwalior Zoological Park; Dehradun sent Royal Bengal tiger Bhola to Gwalior in return.
- What
- The zoos exchanged the two tigers under a tiger exchange programme.
- Where
- Tejas travelled from Gwalior Zoological Park to Dehradun Zoo in Uttarakhand.
- When
- Tejas arrived after a 12-to-14-hour journey and will remain in quarantine for about 20 days; public display is expected in about a month.
- Why
- The exchange is intended to increase wildlife diversity, support conservation efforts and strengthen Dehradun Zoo’s appeal to wildlife tourists.
Key facts
- Animal
- Tejas, a white tiger with a white coat, dark stripes and blue eyes
- Origin
- Gwalior Zoological Park
- Destination
- Dehradun Zoo, Uttarakhand
- Travel distance
- Approximately 556 kilometres by road
- Travel time
- 12 to 14 hours
- Accompanying team
- 13 veterinarians and forest department officials
- Quarantine
- About 20 days
- Expected public display
- About one month after arrival
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