Corbett National Park is first in India to set up animal quarantine wards

After the news of the tiger being affected by COVID-19 in Bronx Zoo of New York reached India, the CZA had taken certain steps for the protection of the animals in Indian zoos, national parks and reserves; and sent out a circular. Taking further steps for protection of the wildlife from the COVID-19 or coronavirus disease, the forest authorities at the Corbett Tiger reserve have established the quarantine wards. In addition, Corbett Tiger Reserve is the first national park in India to make the quarantine wards for the animals.

Disney Parks will be Different in these ways when they Reopen

Unlike ever before, Disney theme parks from around the world are closed for weeks. No one knows for how long these parks may remain closed as the term used by Disney was indefinite, it is certain that they will look different from before when they finally open up for the public. In the words of Bob Over, Disney's CEO till February 2020 and now Executive Chairman, "Based on what we've seen Based on what we’ve seen at the Disney parks in Asia, which is a bit farther along the curve of the coronavirus pandemic than the U.S., in addition to what the U.S. parks were doing just before they closed in March, technological capabilities we know Disney has at its disposal; and a little old-fashioned guessing, we’ll paint a picture of what we expect to see at Disney parks when they unlock the gates."

After a tiger in New York tested positive of COVID-19, zoos and parks in India on high alert

Recently a case of a tiger in Bronx Zoo of New York tested positive of coronavirus, this has alerted the Indian zoo authorities. The Ministry of Environment and Forests has instructed all the states to keep an eye on animals in zoos, national parks and tiger reserves; and report any abnormal behavior of the animals. This step has been taken to stop the spread of COVID-19 among animals. The animals are being monitor round the clock through CCTV cameras, after the confirmation of the case of a four year old Malayan tiger has been infected, by US Department of Agriculture's National Veterinary Services.

Amid the lockdown, these National Parks offer virtual tours to patrons

Outbreak of coronavirus has led to a total lockdown in most countries around the world, severely affecting tourism industry. But some tourist attractions have found an alternative in the digital world. Patrons can get a virtual tour of museums and visit places they've wanted to go to, with just a few clicks. Not just that many national parks from around the world are also a part of this list. A good news for ecotravellers. You can enjoy the wildlife safari in your home. You'll stay stuck to your chair as these national parks are so beautiful and offer amazing view that would make you feel the rush.

With humans in lockdown, nature claims the roads

Amid the lockdown due to coronavirus, it seems nature is claiming back what was hers. From around the world, photos of animals taking over the roads are flooding the social media. In India as well, a number of videos and photos of animals such as nilgai, civet, Indian bison and sambar deers roaming on the roads, have been uploaded. While the citizens are forced to stay at home due to the 21-day lockdown in India, the wildlife is making most out of this opportunity to roam on the otherwise busy roads.