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		Mysore Zoo or Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens as it is popularly known as was established in the year 1892 in Mysore, by the then Maharaja Chamaraja Wodeyar.
		Among the primary activities of the zoo besides breeding rare animals, is to barter animals, and bringing in new animals.
		The Mysore Zoo is the fourth in the world to hand-rare two giraffe calves successfully and a record first experience among the Indian zoological gardens.
	www.indiantravelportal.com /karnataka/wildlife/mysore-zoo.html (410 words)

	INDOlink - Discover India (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Srirangapatnam: is 14 kms northwest of Mysore on the Bangalore-Mysore Highway.
		Ranganathittu: 4 kms from Srirangapatnam and 18 kms from Mysore.
		Biligiriranga Betta: is 114 kms south-east of Mysore.
	www.indolink.com /DiscoverIndia/Karnataka/Mysore/mysore.html (658 words)

	OurKarnataka.com: Mysore Zoo elephants poisoned to death
		It may be recalled that Ganesha (30), the male elephant, died under mysterious circumstances in the Zoo on September 4, followed by the death of Roopa (18), a female, on September 7.
		Although the zoo veterinarians had reported that the deaths had taken place due to gastro-enteritis and endocarditis, both the testing agencies had inferred that the deaths were due to poisoning, he said.
		As the Zoo Authority officials unravelled the mystery behind the deaths of two elephants in the Zoo, four mahouts have since been absconding while the Police have taken two mahouts into custody for interrogation.
	www.ourkarnataka.com /Articles/starofmysore/elephant_death.htm (1262 words)

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		Mysore, located 770m(2527 ft) above sea level and 140 kms from Bangalore, was the erstwhile capital of the Wodeyars.
		Mysore traces its history into the mythological books where there is a reference to Mahisasura, the buffalo-headed demon king who is believed to have lived here.
		Mysore is located at an altitude of 770m (2527 ft) above sea level and hence, enjoys a wonderful climate all year round.
	www.ayurindus.com /user/mysore.html (1456 words)

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		Mysore has never failed to mesmerize the tourists with its quaint charm, rich heritage, magnificent palaces, beautifully laid-out gardens, imposing buildings, broad shady avenues and sacred temples.
		The Mysore Zoo was set up by the royal family and houses some rare and exotic birds and animals.
		Fourteen km northeast of Mysore is Srirangpattnam, an island fortress and the capital of Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan.
	www.tourmyindia.com /attraction/mysore.html (1078 words)

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		This charming, easy-going city has long been a favourite with travellers - it's a manageable size, enjoys a good climate and has chosen to retain and promote its heritage rather than replace it.
		The city is famous for its silk and is also a thriving sandalwood and incense centre, though don't expect the air to be any more fragrant than that of the next town.
		Until independence, Mysore was the seat of the maharajas of Mysore, a princely state covering about a third of present - day Karnataka.
	www.mysore-hotels.com (106 words)

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		Mysore is the second biggest city in the State of Karnataka lying 130 kms from the State Headquarters, Bangalore.
		It is the presiding deity of Mysore and the family Goddess of the Maharajas, Chamundeswari.
		northeast of Mysore is Srirangapatnam, an island fortress and the capital of Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan.
	tourtravelworld.com /city_guide/mysore.html (613 words)

	The Hindu : Mysore Zoo plans to hand-rear giraffe calf
		Kumar Pushkar, Director, Mysore Zoo told The Hindu that past experience was the main reason why the staff were not taking any chances this time with Honey.
		Kumar Pushkar, the Mysore Zoo was the first zoo in India and the fourth in the world in hand-rear giraffes.
		The expertise available with the Mysore zoo has also been passed on to the authorities in the Kolkata Zoological Gardens, and they too have replicated the success of their Mysore counterparts.
	www.hinduonnet.com /thehindu/2001/12/06/stories/2001120601590300.htm (800 words)

	Mysore travel guide - Wikitravel
		Mysore is a city in the state of Karnataka in India's South region.
		Mysore Junction is the city's main station, and there are daily trains plying the route between Bangalore, Chennai, Thanjavur as well as smaller and lesser known Indian cities.
		Mysore is part of Karnataka state and the liquor laws are one of the most liberal in the sub continent.
	wikitravel.org /en/Mysore (1980 words)

	User Reviews and comparison blog on Mysore - Tourist Attractions by mukund_1975 on MouthShut.com
		Mysore was the political capital of Wodeyar dynasty who ruled the state of Karnataka for around 150 years till the independence of the country from the British.
		Mysore is the city of palaces,gardens,temples and avenues.
		The nearest airport to Mysore is Bangalore (139 kms).
	www.mouthshut.com /review/Mysore-17764-1.html (417 words)

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		Mysore is the second biggest City of Karnataka State, which still preserves its age-old glory that in its majestic palaces, forts and gardens.
		Mysore Palace is one of the major attractions of Mysore.
		The Mysore Zoo includes some of the rare species of wildlife, which are kept in natural, green surroundings.
	www.indiasite.com /karnataka/mysore (1554 words)

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		Mysore, the capital city of the Wodeyars has always enchanted its admirers with its quaint charm, rich heritage, magnificent palaces, beautifully laid-out gardens, imposing buildings, broad shady avenues and sacred temples.
		Mysore is a vibrant city teeming with tourists and visitors.
		The Zoo - The Mysore Zoo was set up by the royal family and houses some rare and exotic birds and animals.
	us.makemytrip.com /destination/mysore/mysore.htm (684 words)

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		Mysore is the second biggest city in the State of Karnataka.
		Mysore has a fine race course (horse racing) and the local "Taanga" a horse drawn carriage that is still used by a some citizens.
		Mysore had several lakes, all of which have been dried and are being used as open fields today.
	www.cultureholidays.com /cities/mysore.htm (750 words)

	Mysore Zoo - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Mysore Zoo is one of the oldest and most popular zoos in Southern India.
		Located on the outskirts of Mysore, the zoo is home to a wide range of wild species.
		Mysore zoo elephants poisoned, says report - Deccan Herald.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Mysore_Zoo (320 words)

	Zoo Outreach Organisation - History
		Z.O.O. was founded by Sally Walker, an American student of Sanskrit and Astanga Yoga in Mysore, who happened to visit the city zoo one day in 1981, fell in love with a tiger cub and has been associated with zoo and wildlife conservation, education and welfare activities since.
		Sally and the Z.O.O. office shifted to Coimbatore in 1987 to assist with a new zoo coming up there and to be closer to the major officers of Z.O.O. was founded with funds from the then Department of Environment whose scientific officials had appreciated the work done by the Friends of Mysore Zoo.
		Zoo education has been a consistent activity, often focused on animal welfare and supported by both education and welfare grants.
	www.zooreach.org /history.htm (493 words)

	Mysore zoo elephants poisoned, says report - Deccan Herald (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The zoo authorities suspect that the poison could have been mixed with the food at the last point of feeding and not at the source.
		Zoo Director Manoj Kumar said the ZAK has decided to install closed circuit cameras in some of the important enclosures to record the movement of employees.
		As the information on post-mortem changes as observed by the zoo veterinarians also recorded gastroenteritis and endocarditis, the investigation team is of the opinion that both elephants might have died due to the same cause,” the report said.
	www.deccanherald.com /deccanherald/sep202004/i3.asp (736 words)

	hotelsinmysore.com-Zoo
		Later, the Zoo proposed to be established at Lal Bagh in Bangalore, was shifted to Mysore to the premises of Mysore Zoo by the then British Officer, Karumbeigal, since the Mysore weather was ideal and the proposed site was on the outskirts of city.
		On realising the popularity of the Zoo after 10 years of it's beginning, the Maharaja felt it would be appropriate to open the institution to the public considering its importance as a recreational and educational value.
		The Zoo Garden was created in a portion of the Summer Palace or Pleasure Palace in the eastern part of Mysore City.
	www.hotelsinmysore.com /zoo.htm (641 words)

	BBC NEWS \| South Asia \| Indian zoo probes chimp death
		Meena, who was 33, died at Mysore zoo on Wednesday after doctors amputated her gangrenous arm.
		The zoo wants to know if keepers played a role in her demise, and believes a person or persons is trying to damage its reputation.
		Zoo director Kumar Pushkar said the inquiry would try to find out how the chimp had injured her arm.
	news.bbc.co.uk /2/low/south_asia/2784971.stm (311 words)

	Mysore Palace - Attractions - Mysore Zoo (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Mysore Zoo is one of the city’s most popular attractions.
		It was established under royal patronage in 1892, making it one of the oldest zoos in the world, and since then millions of people have enjoyed its wonderful animals and spectacular grounds.
		The zoo is also home to many other exotic creatures from around the world like Branary sheep, giraffe, hippos and gorillas.
	www.mysorepalace.org /att_zoo.htm (167 words)

	Rani's Pilgrimages - Mysore, Bangalore - 1997 - Mysore
		Mysore is a beautiful city and boast of the Palace and the famous Dassera Festival where the traditional Elephants and procession is still followed.
		Mysore and onward journey to Ooty or Coorg both famous hill stations of South India are places for Honeymooners as there is both the temples as well as the scenic beauty and lakes and zoo to visit.
		Until Independence, Mysore was the seat of the Maharajas of Mysore, a princely state covering about a third of the present day Karnataka.
	www.pilgrimagesofindia.com /mysore.html (488 words)

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		Mysore also has associations with the Mahabharata and King Ashoka of the 3rd century B.C. During the Wodeyar rule Mysore reached the zenith of its glory as a fabled centre of oriental splendour.
		Mysore is one of the major cities of Karnataka.
		Mysore is connected with Chennai by Shatabdi Express.Mysore is connected by road to all important cities of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
	hotels.samsantravels.com /places/mysore/mysore.htm (286 words)

	Plastics banned Mysore in zoo-Bangalore-Cities-NEWS-The Times of India (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		MYSORE: Close on the heels of Chamundi Hills being declared a plastic-free zone, it has been banned in Mysore Zoo also.
		Zoo authorities have requested visitors not to carry plastic bags in the zoo.
		Mysore Zoo executive director Kumar Pushkar said, the government had issued an order banning plastic in the zoo under Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
	timesofindia.indiatimes.com /cms.dll/articleshow?msid=292289 (184 words)

	Mysore
		Mysore is about 80 miles from Bangalore, so the trip was a relatively easy two and a half hour train ride.
		Although we had heard good things about the zoo, we were skeptical since the other zoos we had seen in India did not have the animals in particularly good facilities.
		Of course, for many of the zoos visitors, Casey was the most interesting and exotic creature, and he starred in many photos.
	www.cs.washington.edu /homes/anderson/india/mysore.html (2239 words)

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		Mysore, the temple city of India unfolds an enchantment that never ends....Mysore in the south Indian state of Karnataka is a city of palaces, gardens, shady avenues and sacred temples.
		During their rule, Mysore was the cultural capital of south India, for its rich art and culture which reached the acme of development at that time.
		At a distance of 19 Kms north west of Mysore is the famous KRS dam.
	www.rrindia.com /karnataka/mysoreindia.html (633 words)

	OurKarnataka.Com : Visit Mysore: Mysore Tourist Information, Hotel, Transportation
		Mysore, the charming, easy-going city is the travelers’ paradise of South-India blessed with a pleasant climate throughout the year.
		Mysore, or Mahishur as it was called then, traces its history back to the mythical past, when Goddess Chamundeshwari of Chamundi Hills killed the wicked buffalo-headed demon, Mahishasura.
		These days Mysore Zoo is very much in picture because of frequent deaths of animals and birds and because of this factor it is slowly loosing its charm and fame.
	www.ourkarnataka.com /states/mysore/kar_tour_mysore.htm (1583 words)

	Mysore zoo Captive Breeding of Lion-tailed Macaque
		The famous Mysore Zoo has initiated research work on coordinated captive breeding programme of lion-tailed macaque.
		According to Shanthala Kumar, Research Assistant of the Zoo, the Mysore Zoo has three males and three females of lion-tailed macaque.
		This zoo has now initiated a coordinated breeding programme to pool these animals and establish captive breeding groups in Chennai, Trivandrum and Mysore Zoos, with financial support from the Central Zoo Authority of the Government of India, explains Shanthala Kumar.
	www.mysoresamachar.com /zoo_lion.htm (763 words)

	SOS Rhino
		Therefore, the Mysore Zoo authorities are willing to spend any amount of money to provide suitable mates for Bhima, aged 36 and Priya, aged 10, both two-horned rhinos of African origin.
		Priya was born in Mysore Zoo, to her parents Rajendra and Prema.
		The Zoo authorities are keen to spend money to import mates for the two animals; but the hitch lies in the rules and regulations imposed by the Government in transporting the animals outside the country's border, said Zoo Executive Director Manoj Kumar.
	www.sosrhino.org /news/rhinonews060905.php (447 words)

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		When Mysore State's capital was shifted from Srirangapatna to Mysore in 1799, many British officers, soldiers and men came to Mysore and settled down in the city.
		Animals available in the Mysore forests were exchanged for the animals procured from other countries and as a result acquisition of a large number of animals of different species was possible.
		It stands as a crown overlooking the city with the presiding deity of Mysore and the family Goddess of the Maharajas, Chamundeswari, residing atop, in the famous Chamundi temple, blessing her devotees since several centuries.
	www.cantertours.com /mysore2.html (1198 words)

	Welcome to the Palace City, City of Kings
		Cultural capital of Karnataka, Mysore is a majestic, mysterious and mesmersing city.
		Mysore is a place well renowned for Dasara festival and is a favored tourism destination throughout India.
		The city of Mysore is easily accessible to all parts of the country by rail as well as road.
	www.mysoretourism.org (259 words)

	Tourism
		The legend is commemorated by several monuments in Mysore, including the temple of Goddess Chamundeshwari on Chamundi Hills and an imposing statue of Mahishasura located nearby.
		The Mysore Palace: A silhouette of the Mysore Palace, illuminated with ninety seven thousand light bulbs shimmering against an inky fl night is one of the most unforgettable images of the city.
		Somnathpur is situated around 35 km east of Mysore and is famous for the Hoysala Temples that are still in excellent condition.A visit to either Somnathpur or Belur-Halebid is an experience, for here you see a style of architecture unique to the region.
	www.mysorecity.gov.in /tourism.html (1171 words)

	Mysore - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Mysore is called the City of Palaces as a result of the number of palaces situated in the city, including Amba Vilas (Main Mysore Palace), Rajendra Vilas (the summer palace, situated on the Chamundi hills) and Jayalakshmi Vilas (now in the University of Mysore premises).
		Mysore is also one of the cities participating in an initiative to create an eGovernance system across the state of Karnataka [1].
		Mysore was the home of the father of modern yoga, Krishnamacharya; he taught at Mysore Palace until his shala was closed in 1950 after India gained independence.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Mysore (2558 words)

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