Tata Steel Zoological Park (TSZP) (Jamshedpur)

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To ensure adequate availability of food to the Great Indian Fruit Bat also known as the Indian flying fox, the Tata Steel Zoological Park (TSZP) has taken the initiative of planting fruit-bearing saplings on its premises.

As part of its plantation drive, the zoo has announced its plans to plant a number of fruit-bearing trees. They include trees of mango, pomegranate, jackfruit, kendu and cashew nut in large numbers within the zoo premises.

Given that a host of animals and birds frequent the Tata Zoo for food, the authorities, apparently realizing that these trees once mature will bear fruits. These fruits will then be consumed by the free-ranging animals and birds, especially the Greater Indian Fruit Bat, have taken the initiative to plant a variety of trees. These bats traverse vast distances in search of food and the presence of fruit trees in close proximity to their habitats will undoubtedly benefit them,"