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Those who are looking for a spot to enjoy must make sure to the destination of Pilikula. It is a stairway to the nature’s version of heaven on earth. Located in Mangalore, Karnataka about 30 minutes away from Mangalore city, this place has a lot to reveal. It is part of culture and heritage. The name Pilikula itself is an evidence of its interconnection with nature. Pilikula literally means pond of tigers. In tulu language ‘pili’ means ‘tiger’ and ‘kula’ means ‘lake’. In older days tigers used to come to this lake to drink water. That’s how the zoo got its name. It interests people who are looking for scenic beauty and peace. But nowadays endangered animals like tigers are rarely seen in the zoo. The tiger’s population is declining very fast. Many of the forest and zoos are empty. Though the authority has different laws regarding the protection of animals, people turn a deaf ear against it. Every year July 29 is observed as the ‘International Tigers Day’. We celebra...