Female chimp Mirella dies at Mysuru Zoo
Captive breeding of primates takes a jolt due to the demise
Personnel at Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens, in Mysuru, were in for a shock on Monday, as Mirella, one of the chimpanzees, breathed her last in the morning. With this, the aspirations of the Zoo, in breeding chimps in captivity, took a major jolt.
Mirella was 26 years old. The pair of Mirella and Mason were brought from Sweden Zoo in 1994 and were the prime attractions at the primate section, following the demise of Wali in 2013.
According to Dr Suresh Kumar, chief veterinarian at the Zoo, the animal breathed its last around 9-9.30 am in the morning. “The keepers found Mirella at its enclosure suffering from breathing difficulties, after a stint of brief illness. As soon as they informed us, we rushed to the spot. However, the animal had breathed its last by then,” he said.
He said, the samples of the animal was collected for analysis. According to a release issued by Executive Director of the Zoo B P Ravi, experts were invited to perform the postmortem, so as to ascertain the exact cause of death.
Five chimpanzees
With the untimely death of Mirella, the Zoo is now left with five chimpanzees — Mason, Guru, Ganga, Kimoni and Nkosi. The Zoo authorities had pinned their hopes on Mirella to succeed in the captive breeding programme, with the Zoo director expressing similar aspirations back in 2013. “It is difficult to breed primates as compared to other mammals,” he had said.
Of the five chimps, Ganga is the only surviving female, which is above 50 years of age. Guru was rescued from a circus and two young male chimps Kimoni and Nkosi arrived at the Zoo in December 2013.
Female chimp awaited
As per the agreement with the Singapore Zoo, with respect to the Animal Exchange programme, Mysuru Zoo was to get two male and a female chimp. However, the female chimp is yet to arrive at the Zoo. The primate could not be transferred to the Zoo along with Kimoni and Nkosi in 2013, as it was nursing its new born.
Please note that under 66A of the IT Act, sending offensive or menacing messages through electronic communication service and sending false messages to cheat, mislead or deceive people or to cause annoyance to them is punishable. It is obligatory on kemmannu.com to provide the IP address and other details of senders of such comments, to the authority concerned upon request. Hence, sending offensive comments using kemmannu.com will be purely at your own risk, and in no way will Kemmannu.com be held responsible.
Similarly, Kemmannu.com reserves the right to edit / block / delete the messages without notice any content received from readers.
Rozaricho Gaanch April, 2024 - Ester issue
Final Journey Of Theresa D’Souza (79 years) | LIVE From Kemmannu | Udupi |
Invest Smart and Earn Big!
Creating a World of Peaceful Stay!
For the Future Perfect Life that you Deserve! Contact : Rohan Corporation, Mangalore.
Final Journey Of Joe Victor Lewis (46 years) | LIVE From Kemmannu | Organ Donor | Udupi |
Milagres Cathedral, Kallianpur, Udupi - Parish Bulletin - Feb 2024 Issue
Easter Vigil 2024 | Holy Saturday | St. Theresa’s Church, Kemmannu, Udupi | LIVE
Way Of Cross on Good Friday 2024 | Live From | St. Theresa’s Church, Kemmannu, Udupi | LIVE
Good Friday 2024 | St. Theresa’s Church, Kemmannu | LIVE | Udupi
2 BHK Flat for sale on the 6th floor of Eden Heritage, Santhekatte, Kallianpur, Udupi
Maundy Thursday 2024 | LIVE From St. Theresa’s Church, Kemmannu | Udupi |
Kemmennu for sale 1 BHK 628 sqft, Air Conditioned flat
Symphony98 Releases Soul-Stirring Rendition of Lenten Hymn "Khursa Thain"
Palm Sunday 2024 at St. Theresa’s Church, Kemmannu | LIVE
Final Journey of Patrick Oliveira (83 years) || LIVE From Kemmannu
Carmel School Science Exhibition Day || Kmmannu Channel
Final Journey of Prakash Crasta | LIVE From Kemmannu || Kemmannu Channel
ಪ್ರಗತಿ ಮಹಿಳಾ ಮಹಾ ಸಂಘ | ಸ್ತ್ರೀಯಾಂಚ್ಯಾ ದಿಸಾಚೊ ಸಂಭ್ರಮ್ 2024 || ಸಾಸ್ತಾನ್ ಘಟಕ್
Valentine’s Day Special❤️||Multi-lingual Covers || Symphony98 From Kemmannu
Rozaricho Gaanch December 2023 issue, Mount Rosary Church Santhekatte Kallianpur, Udupi
An Ernest Appeal From Milagres Cathedral, Kallianpur, Diocese of Udupi
Diocese of Udupi - Uzvd Decennial Special Issue
Final Journey Of Canute Pinto (52 years) | LIVE From Mount Rosary Church | Kallianpura | Udupi
Earth Angels Anniversary | Comedy Show 2024 | Live From St. Theresa’s Church | Kemmannu | Udupi
Confraternity Sunday | St. Theresa’s Church, Kemmannu
Kemmannu Cricket Match 2024 | LIVE from Kemmannu
Naturya - Taste of Namma Udupi - Order NOW
New Management takes over Bannur Mutton, Santhekatte, Kallianpur. Visit us and feel the difference.
Focus Studio, Near Hotel Kidiyoor, Udupi
Earth Angels - Kemmannu Since 2023
Kemmannu Channel - Ktv Live Stream - To Book - Contact Here
Click here for Kemmannu Knn Facebook Link