Hamsini, the female hippopotamus at Tyavarekoppa Tiger and Lion Safari in Shivamogga, remains in critical condition, prompting the veterinarian to dart antibiotics using the pole syringe.The 12-year-old animal is suffering from an infection following the intrauterine foetal death. As she was not taking medication through food, the staff decided to dart antibiotics using the pole syringe.Published - April 13, 2026 08:58 pm IST