14(Wild buffalo) Flashcards
1
Q
Why in news?
A
5 female wild buffalo are being shifted to Udanti sitanadi Tiger reserve from Manas NP Assam.
2
Q
Where is Udanti Sitanadi Tiger reserve
A
In Chattissgarh
It is the state animal of chattisgarh.
3
Q
What is the conservation status of it
A
1 IUCN=Endangered
2 WLPA=Schedule 1
4
Q
Why they are shifting them
A
India has 3000 to 4000 of them and it is 92% of worlds population.
So we need to maintain healthy population all over .
Thus tp stimulate more female buffalos and avoid breeding in same progeny.
