MINIMUM PRESCRIBED SIZE FOR OUTDOOR OPEN ENCLOSURE FOR IMPORTANT MAMMALIAN SPECIES OF CAPTIVE ANIMALS

 
SI No. Name of the Species Minimum size of outdoor enclosure (per pair) Minimum area extra per additional animal
                                                               Square meter
  Family - felidae    
1. Tiger and lions 1000 250
2. Panther 500 60
3. Clouded leopard 400 40
4. Snow leopard 450 50
  Family - Rhinocerotidae    
5. One-horned Indian Rhinoceros 2000 375
  Family - Cervidae    
6. Brow antlered deer 1500 125
7. Hangu 1500 125
8. Swamp deer 1500 125
  Family - Bovidae    
9. Wild buffalo 1500 200
10. Indian bison 1500 200
11. Bharal, Goral, Wild sheep and Serow 350 75
  Family - Equidae    
12. Wild Ass 1500 200
  Family - Ursidae    
13. All types of Indian bears 1000 100
  Family - Canidae    
14. Jackal, Wolf and Wild dog 400 50
  Family - Procyonidae    
15. Red panda 300 30
  Family - Cercopithecidae    
16. Monkeys and langurs 500 20


Note

1.


The dimensions have been given only in respect of the species, which are commonly displayed in zoos.

2.


No dimensions for outdoor enclosure have been prescribed for Chinkara and Chowsingha because of the problem of infighting injuries. These animals may be kept in battery type enclosures of the dimensions suggested by the Central Zoo Authority.

3.


The designs of enclosures for Schedule I species, not covered by this Appendix, should be finalised only after approval of the Central Zoo Authority.


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