Asian Wild Buffaloes Are On Verge Of Extinction In Chhattisgarh
Chhattisgarh state animal, wild buffalo is on the edge of extinction. Though several efforts were taken by the state government and forest department, they failed to take measures to save the wife buffalo. On August 25, a female buffalo of seven years old died and post mortem report stated that the reason for death was pulmonary issues, said Ayush Jain, deputy director of the tiger reserve.
Tags: Wildlife , Wild-life Conservation, Chhattisgarh, Wild Buffalo
Courtesy: The Logical Indian
Leopard Population Rises By 63% In India: Govt Data
Data released by the Government on World Tiger Day on July 29 revealed that India's official count for the leopard population has increased by 63% between 2014 to 2018. Reportedly, the count used to be around 7,910 in 2014 and now it has increased to around 12,852. Meanwhile, Union Forest Minister said, "it's testimony to the fact that conservation of tigers leads to the conservation of the entire ecosystem".
Tags: Leopard population, World Tiger Day, FOREST, Wild-life Conservation
Courtesy: Down To Earth
Forest Department Builds A "Eco-Bridge" To Help Reptiles Cross Busy Highway
In a unique initiative taken by the Uttarakhand Forest Department, a 90-foot long 'eco bridge' has been erected to help reptiles cross the busy highway. The bridge has been made using grass, jute, and bamboo under 10 days in the Ramnagar forest division, on the main route to Nainital. The forest is home to various species of snakes, monitor lizards, monkeys, and squirrels, which were often killed by high-speed vehicles.
Tags: Uttrakhand, National news, Forest Department, Wild-life Conservation
Courtesy: The Indian Express