The document discusses ex-situ conservation efforts at the Vandalur Zoological Park. It aims to conserve and propagate wildlife from Western and Eastern Ghats regions of India through caring for rescued animals and conducting scientific studies. Specific animals mentioned include the Indian gaur, Siamese crocodile, white tiger, and lion-tailed macaque. Details provided on each species include physical characteristics, diet, breeding cycles, and conservation status. The document was prepared by students visiting the zoo as part of a biodiversity project.

1. Ex-situ conservation - in vandalur
zoological park –part 1
done by :
kalam group
BIODIVERSITY
PROJECT

2. OBJECTIVES
IVES
1. Ex-situ conservation and
propagation of the fauna of Western
and Eastern Ghats.
2. To provide facility for health care
and rehabilitation of rescued
animals.
3. conduct scientific studies on the
fauna to enhance our knowledge on
animal behavior

3. INDIAN GAUR-
BOS GAURUS
 Food in
Captivity: Wheat
bran, soaked Bengal
gram, salt, grass and
leaves.
 Sexual Maturity: 4-5
years
 Breeding
Season: December
and January.
 Gestation
Period: 270 days.
 Litter Size: Usually
one.
 Life Span: 24 years.

5. Length: Medium-
sized, with males
reaching 10 - 13 ft
Average Lifespan: 25-
35 years
Wild Diet: Fish,
amphibians, reptiles,
small mammals
Zoo Diet: Rats and
rabbits
Predators: Man
1) Fresh water
crocodile
2) critically endangered
 SIAMESE CROCODILE – CROCODYLUS
SIAMENSIS

6. Length: 15-26 cm.
Food in Captivity:
Carrot, cabbage.
Reproduction:3 to 6
eggs.
Breeding Season:
October-January.
Status: Rare.
1) The young ones are
brightly coloured and
hatch after 70-120 days
2) It moves about when
it is dark

7. BIODIVERSITY PROJECT
D O N E B Y : 1 . S A J E S H
2. N ID H A R S A N
3. P A VA N
4. R A T HA N K U M A R
5 . VIS W A K .
T R I P T O VA N D A L U R Z O O L O GI C A L PA R K ( E X - S I T U )

8. INTRODUCTION
Hello madam,
I am viswak group leader of the evolution group
here by to convey the message that the upcoming
slides which you are about to see has some
information about the animals found in vandalur
zoo which we collected on 27.10.2015.The upcoming
pictures are real pictures which we took and for
proof sake we have attached a group photo which we
took in front of vandalur zoo front gate.

9. White tiger(Panthera tigris)
Recessive mutant of royal bengal tiger ,reported in
assam ,Bengal and former states of Rewa
Feeds on deer ,buffalo, wild pig, elephants etc.
Breeds throughout the year and delivers 3-4 cubs
after a gestation of 103 days.
Lives up to 15 years .

10. WHITE TIGER.

11. Lion tailed macaque(macaca silenus
Found only in western ghats Arboreal and live in
troops of 12-20.
Feeds on young leaves flowers fruits nuts
invertebrates and young ones of small mammals.
Breeds throughout the year and delivers one to two
young ones ay a gestation of 6 months
Lives up to 20 – 30 years.
This species is one among the vulnerable species.

12. BIODIVERSITY PROJECT
D O N E B Y : 1 . S A J E S H
2. N ID H A R S A N
3. P A VA N
4. R A T HA N K U M A R
5 . VIS W A K .
VA N D A L U R Z O O L O GI CA L PA R K Pa r t - 2 ( E X - S I T U )

13. LION TALIED MACAQUE

14. Hog deer(axis porcinus)
Related to the beautiful chital, this deer have a squat
pig like body.
But it reminds you of a hog when it moves with its
head held low down, without the familiar bounding
action of other deer.
Generally a solitary animal,the hod deer is wary and
has an acute sense of smell sight and hearing.

15. HOG DEER

16. GROUP PHOTO

17. “ALL FOR ONE AND ONE FOR
ALL,KEEP BIODIVERSITY OR
OUR FUTURE MAY FALL”
THANKYOU FOR WATCHING