Jammu, March 13 -- Two hippopotamuses transported from Chennai were safely received here at Jammu Railway Station before being shifted to the Jammu Zoo.
The animals were transported in a specially arranged parcel coach attached to Andaman Express from Chennai Central.
Covering a distance of about 2,804 kilometres, the journey was completed in nearly 51 hours- considerably faster and less stressful than road transport.
A Railway spokesman here said that a dedicated team of wildlife experts and veterinarians accompanied the animals throughout the journey to ensure their well-being.
The team closely monitored the hippopotamuses and ensured regular supply of food and water during the transit, they said, adding that the officials described t...