India, Feb. 1 -- A wave of animal deaths has struck Nandankanan Zoo over the past week, raising concerns among authorities and wildlife enthusiasts. In the last eight days, five saltwater crocodiles, two white peacocks, and one mouse deer have died.

Among the deceased crocodiles were three male and two female crocodiles, each approximately eight years old and around eight feet long. With five deaths, total crocodile population in the zoo reduced to 26. The repeated deaths have alarmed zoo officials, prompting immediate action.

Experts collect samples to determine cause of death To determine the cause, Dr. Aditya Acharya, a wildlife expert from the OUAT, visited the zoo on Friday, conducted post-mortems on the crocodiles, and collected ...