Ludhiana, Jan. 3 -- As cold wave conditions tighten their grip over Ludhiana, zoo and forest authorities have stepped up winter care measures to safeguard animals at the Ludhiana zoo and Deer Park in Neelon. With the New Year beginning on a rainy and chilly note and temperatures dipping steadily, special arrangements have been made to ensure that animals remain warm during the harsh winter spell.

According to officials, heaters have been installed across enclosures and warm paddy straw bedding has been provided to protect animals from the cold. Officials have also made minor changes to the feeding patterns of herbivores, increasing the intake of jaggery, which helps generate body warmth during winter.

Narinder Singh, in-charge of the Lu...