13) Indian Guar Flashcards
1
Q
What is it also called ?
A
Indian Bison – Largest extant bovines found in India
2
Q
Geographic range ?
A
Native to South and S-E Asia
3
Q
Context ?
A
1st population estimate of this was done by Nilgiri Forest Division and there are close to 2000 Indian guars currently
4
Q
IUCN status ?
A
Vulnerable , WLPA Schedule 1
5
Q
Is it a state animal ?
A
Yes of Goa
6
Q
Where is it mostly found ?
A
In the Western Ghats and regions of Wayanad, Nagarhole, Mudumalai and Bandipur
