Orangutans blood samples to be sent to ZSI for genotype analysis

Orangutans blood samples to be sent to ZSI for genotype analysis

Nandankanan Zoo to send blood samples of five rescued orangutans to ZSI for genetic analysis to trace origin; sampling delayed due to low haemoglobin.

Odisha Climate Aids Recovery Of Rescued Baby Orangutans, DNA Test Next: Minister

Bhubaneswar: The health of five baby orangutans rescued from a forest in Odisha’s Baleshwar district is steadily improving under specialised care at Nandankanan Zoological Park here, with the state’s climate and environment proving favourable for their recovery, Forest, Environment and Climate Change Minister Ganesh Ram Singkhuntia said on Wednesday. The three male and two female infants, estimated to be between…

Rescued Orangutans Adapting Well To Odisha Climate, DNA Tests To Trace Origin

Bhubaneswar, Sept.  30 (UDN): The rescued orangutans housed in Odisha are reportedly adapting well to the state’s climatic conditions, with their health showing signs of improvement, Forest and Environment Minister Ganesh Ram Singh Khuntia said [...] The post Rescued Orangutans Adapting Well To Odisha Climate, DNA Tests To Trace Origin appeared first on Business News This Week.

Thriving in Odisha, Rescued Orangutans to Face DNA Testing to Trace Origin

The rare orangutans currently sheltered at Bhubaneswar’s Nandankanan Zoological Park are set to undergo comprehensive DNA testing to conclusively determine their country of origin and lineage. Odisha Forest and Environment Minister Ganesh Ram Singh Khuntia announced that the state has coordinated with the Geological Survey of India to facilitate the sampling process. Once completed, the […] The post Thriving in Odisha, Rescued Orangutans to Face…