Bhubaneswar: The Nandankanan Zoological Park (NZP) welcomed the birth of 7 yellow anacondas here today. They were born to parents brought from the Madras Crocodile Bank Trust, Chennai, on October 22, 2019. 

The last breeding took place in July 2022. One hatchling was born on July 6 and eight more on July 8, 2022. 

With the new births, the zoo has now 2 adult males, 2 adult females and 10 young yellow anacondas.

One more female is expected to deliver soon. This is an important step in the zoo’s efforts to protect and care for reptiles, informed the NZP.