India’s Oldest Sloth Bear Gulabo, 40, Dies At Van Vihar National Park

India's Oldest Sloth Bear Gulabo, 40, Dies At Van Vihar National Park

Question: Van vihar national park located at which district of Madhya Pradesh ?
a) Bhopal
b) Jabalpur
c) Chhindwara
d) Panna
Ans:a
Related Facts :

  • India’s oldest sloth bear, fondly named Gulabo, died at the age of 40 at the Van Vihar National Park and Zoo in Bhopal.
  • The female sloth bear, who was rescued from a Madaari or street performer in May 2006 at the age of 25 years, died on the intervening night of Sunday (January 9, 2022).
  • The Van Vihar National Park, located on the banks of Bhopal’s Upper Lake.
  • Van Vihar National Park and Zoo is one of the most revered National Park and Zoo of Central India.
  • The park which is more popularly known as just “Van Vihar” is considered as a “must see” destination for tourists visiting Bhopal.
  • It is situated right next to the famous Upper Lake of Bhopal also known as the “Bada Talab” which is a Ramsar Site and one of the two lakes of Bhoj Wetland.

By Pawan Mishra

Links:
https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/indias-oldest-sloth-bear-gulabo-40-dies-at-bhopals-van-vihar-national-park-2701006