Endangered Mandrill Cub Born at Bengal Safari: Conservation Triumph for New Year

• An endangered mandrill cub was born at Bengal Safari in Siliguri, marking a significant conservation success.
• This birth is the first of its kind at Bengal Safari, enhancing its reputation after successful breeding of tigers, lions, and bears.
• The critically endangered species, listed by IUCN, was successfully bred after mandrills were brought from Jamshedpur Zoological Park in Dec 2023.
• Both the mother and the cub are healthy and under special observation, delighting the Forest Department and Zoo Authority.
• Forest Minister Birbaha Hansda highlighted the state government's commitment to conserving endangered animals.

Why It Matters: Bengal Safari celebrates the birth of an endangered mandrill cub, a major win for wildlife conservation.