Zoo gets 21 crocodile hatchlings

Aside from the 21 hatchlings, the zoo has four adults and five young ones that were born five years ago.

June 12, 2016 12:00 am | Updated October 18, 2016 02:57 pm IST - COIMBATORE:

The Corporation Zoo here on Saturday got 21 new crocodile hatchlings.

According to sources, the workers have separated the hatchlings to an enclosure. The hatching of the young reptiles comes after five years.

Aside from the 21 hatchlings, the zoo has four adults and five young ones that were born five years ago. A few days ago, a spotted doe gave birth to a fawn. At present the zoo has around 800 animals – birds, reptiles, mammals.

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