Shivamogga: The Tyavarekoppa Tiger and Lion Sanctuary, in Shivamogga Karnataka’s second-largest zoo after Mysuru, has come alive with new energy as six majestic animals — including a white tiger arrived from the Indore and Aurangabad zoos. The arrivals have drawn excitement among visitors and boosted the sanctuary’s appeal as a major tourist attraction.

Executive Director of the sanctuary, Amarakshara, said, “A total of six big animals have joined us as part of an animal exchange programme. We have brought them from Indore and Aurangabad zoos. The main attraction now is a white tiger named Vikram, two years old, from Aurangabad. Along with him, two Royal Bengal tigresses Rohini and Shravan, aged between two and four years — have also arrived. From Indore Zoo, we have received two lions n

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