Minister for Forest, Ecology and Environment Eshwar Khandre on Thursday instructed zoo officials across Karnataka to be on high alert following the death of seven leopard cubs and 16 deer at the Bannerghatta Biological Park (BBP).
Mr. Khandre, who visited BBP to review the situation following the death of the animals over the last few days, instructed officials to undertake precautions in all zoos to prevent the spread of infection among animals, especially wild cats.
Seven leopard cubs have died at BBP after being infected by Feline panleukopenia, a highly contagious viral disease.
