India's first specialized hospital for Elephants was formally opened in Churmura village in Mathura district of Uttar Pradesh.
a. Tigers
b. Lions
c. Deer
d. Elephants
- It is promoted by Wildlife SOS which had established the first Elephant Conservation and Care Centre in 2010 and is currently looking after 20 elephants requiring specialized treatment.
Details:
- The unique medical centre offers wireless digital X-ray, dental X-ray, laser treatment, thermal imaging, ultrasonography, hydrotherapy and quarantine facilities.
- The hospital is located close to the Elephant Conservation and Care Centre.
- It is designed to treat injured, sick or geriatric elephants.
- It is equipped with medical hoist for lifting elephants.
- It also has elephant restraining device with dedicated indoor treatment enclosure for long duration medical procedures.
- It also has an observation deck that allows veterinary students and interns to observe elephants' behavior.
About Wildlife SOS (WSOS):
- It is a conservation non-profit organisation.
- It was established in 1995 with primary objective of rescuing and rehabilitating wildlife in distress in country and preserving India's natural heritage.
- It is currently one of the largest Wildlife Organisations in South Asia.
- WSOS is also known for their efforts at rescue and rehabilitation of sloth bears and more recently elephants.
- It also runs active projects focused on mitigation of human wildlife conflict with regard to species.
- In addition, its work is also targeted at biodiversity and habitat conservation, awareness workshops and anti-poaching operations, as well as rehabilitation of communities dependent on performing or working animals for their livelihood.
Question:
Q. India's first specialized hospital for which animal was formally opened in Churmura village in Mathura district of Uttar Pradesh?a. Tigers
b. Lions
c. Deer
d. Elephants
