Abstract
Figures in parentheses indicate percentage Planned breeding, conservation, research and education are prime objectives of the zoological gardens/wildlife parks. To fulfill the objectives of planned breeding and conservation, it is important to study the breeding biology of a particular species in relation to environment, season, age, diet, geographic location and other managemental factors. In some zoos of our country we are over loaded with certain species of wild animals due to limited space while some are still deficient, so it is necessary to know the most suitable period of the year for breeding of these animals in different geographic locations. Based on it, a breeding programme is to be designed for individual species of wild animals. Since, tiger, lion and leopard are the major endangered species; a study of their reproductive pattern is worth noting. This study was undertaken to provide information on litter size, time of year/month most suitable for breeding vis-a-vis whelping and comparative proliferation rate of these animals. This paper is based on breeding data of tiger, lion and leopards collected at M.C.Z.P., Chhat Bir from 19892001. This zoo is located in Patiala district of Punjab near Chandigarh on Zirakpur-Patiala road. The geographic location of Patiala is 29049'-30047'N & 75058'-76054'E.
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