Question

Nandan- Kanan zoo is famous for
(a) Hippopotamus
(b) Nilgiri tahr
(c) White tiger
(d) Whale

Answer 1

Hint: Zoo is zoological gardens, which is the protected area for wild animals used for public exhibition. The zoo is a type of ex- Situ conservation, providing protection and a natural environment for animals.

Complete Answer:
Nandan- Kanan zoo is famous for its white tiger located 20 km ahead of Bhubaneshwar, Orissa.
Nandankanan zoo is the first gharial breeding center in India. Nandankanan zoo has more than 34 white tigers, 67 varieties of mammals, 20 varieties of lizards, and 82 varieties of birds. Asiatic lion, long-tailed macaque, Indian crocodiles, Nilgiri langur, and blackbuck are also found in this zoo. White peacock, blue and yellow macaw, and green-winged macaw are the migratory birds that visit this zoo for a suitable environment.

Additional information:
Nilgiri tahr is an endangered animal found in Kerala and Tamilnadu. The Eravikulam national park has the highest density and population of Nilgiri tahr. Male is darker and bigger than females with silver solder like a patch on the back. The average life expectancy of Nilgiri tahr is 3.5 years and potentially they live for 9 years.
The hippopotamus is famous in Cincinnati zoo, United States. The hippopotamus is a warm-blooded animal with thick skin that's why they mainly live inside the water. Drought condition leads to the extinction of hippopotamus.
Whales found in almost all oceans, the blue whale is the most famous whale in the world while the humpback whale is the second-largest famous species of whale in the world. Humpback whales are famous in New Zealand. This whale is a migratory whale that travels long-distance like 1000 miles and completes a round trip.

So, the correct answer is ‘white tiger’.

Note: Unconditional environment and lack of resources lead to species extinction Previously India was home to a large number of hippopotamus but drought conditions led to migration and extinction of hippopotamus from India.