A Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) spokesman said in a statement on Thursday that the postmortem was carried out by a team of doctors from the Veterinary College in Anand. Brought from Mysore Zoo in 1990, Kapil died on October 9.

The spokesman said that for the last four years, he was suffering from loose motions and intestinal ulcers, and often refused food. He, however, used to become normal after medication.

The spokesman added that as the chimpanzee was brought from the Mysore Zoo, its and Central Zoo Authority's (CZA) advise was taken while administering treatment.

Information for treatment was also sought on the internet, and experts advised that the Zoo continue its medication. The spokesman added that the life of animals depended upon the local environment, and their general health. He added that the Zoo is regularly inspected by CZA members.

If necessary, animals and birds are treated by doctors of the Government Veterinary Dispensary in Bhutadi Zampa on the advise of the Veterinary College in Anand. As per CZA instructions, a permanent veterinary doctor has also been appointed in the Zoo.

He further said that the hippopotamus brought from New Delhi has been kept in proper water enclosure on the lines of the New Delhi and Ahmedabad Zoos. A CZA member also inspected the place before the animal was handed over. The spokesman said the water in the enclosure was cleaned frequently.

The VMC man mentioned that trees near the crocodile enclosures were chopped recently to prevent bird droppings falling into it. The trees were old and were cut in the public interest, he said, adding that there was no question of bird eggs having been damaged as it was not possible for birds to lay eggs on the bare branches. He added that regarding the case of a chinkara having been stolen, action has been taken against the private security agency.