Jaipur, March 23 -- For the first time in Rajasthan, ostriches have successfully bred in captivity at the zoo located in Ramniwas Bagh. Female ostrich Avantika laid 11 eggs, one of which hatched, giving birth to a healthy chick.

The baby ostrich has become a major attraction for tourists. A large number of visitors are arriving at the zoo to see the baby. The baby ostrich is being specially cared for here.

Assistant Conservator of Forests Prachi Chaudhary explained the significance of the event: "Ostrich is a native of Africa, and its habitat also differs. Now, after acclimatising the climatic conditions in the habitat of Jaipur and providing proper breeding facilities, after incubation techniques, 11 eggs were laid on the day of Holi, ...