THE JHARKHAND STORY NETWORK
Ranchi, March 25: Bhagwan Birsa Biological Park in Ranchi has welcomed a female Asiatic lion cub, bringing renewed excitement to the zoo after a long gap. Officials said visitors can now watch the cub through live CCTV footage displayed on screens at the park.
Cub born after lion pair brought from Raipur Park
Director Jabbar Singh said a pair of Asiatic lions—Abhay (male) and Sabari (female)—were brought from Nandanvan Zoo, Raipur, on June 16, 2025, under an animal exchange programme. The pair was introduced on August 12, and Sabari gave birth to the cub on November 28, 2025.
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Special care helped cub recover
About 10 days after birth, the cub fell critically ill and had to be separated from her mother. She was raised under intensive care at the park’s veterinary hospital. Due to continuous efforts by forest officials, veterinarians, and staff, the cub has now recovered and is around four months old. She is currently kept in a nursery near her mother for monitoring and gradual adjustment.
Senior officials, including PCCF (HoFF) Sanjeev Kumar, were present on the occasion.