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2016

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following Indian Park will soon receive a snow leopard from Dudley Zoological Gardens
A
Manas National Park national park
B
Namdapha National Park national park
C
Padma Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park
D
Dibru-Saikhowa National Park national park
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Padma Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park (PNHZP) in Darjeeling, one of the highest high-altitude zoos in the country, is eagerly awaiting a new resident-a snow leopard from Dudley Zoological Gardens in London.

Detailed explanation-2: -In the last twenty years there are in total 40 births of Snow Leopards in captivity in the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Darjeeling.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hemis National Park, Gangotri National Park, Khangchendzonga National park and Great Himalayan National Park are some protected areas where snow leopards are known to be found.

Detailed explanation-4: -According to World Wildlife Federation (WWF) India, there are only 450-500 snow leopards in India. Also known as the ‘Grey Ghost’ this endangered species can be found in the western Himalayan states of Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Ladakh, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh.

Detailed explanation-5: -Snow Leopard-Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens (LA Zoo)

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