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10/05/23 06:34 AM IST

18 Swamp Deer Shifted from Kanha to Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve

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  • The second phase of Barasingha Reintroduction Programme completed by shifting another 18 reindeer or swamp deer or Barasingha from Kanha National Park to Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve recently.
Bandhavagarh Tiger Reserve
  • Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve has a unique ecosystem that comprises hills, valleys, rivers, marshes, and meadows, giving rise to diverse vegetation.
  • The reserve is home to a healthy population of tigers, as well as 34 species of mammals, nearly 260 species of birds, and 70 species of butterflies.
  • Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve (BTR) is located in Madhya Pradesh’s eastern Satpura hill range of Umaria and Katni districts.
  • The name “Bandhavgarh” means “Brother’s Fort” in Hindi and is derived from the mythological story of Lord Rama and his brother Lakshmana.
  • It is believed that Lord Rama gave the fort to his brother to keep watch over Lanka, and the fort has since been known as Bandhavgarh.
Swamp Deer
  • The swamp deer, also known as barasingha, is found in different parts of the Indian subcontinent.
  • The specific name of the swamp deer is Rucervus duvaucelii, named after the French naturalist Alfred Duvaucel.
  • Mature stags usually have 10 to 14 tines, and some have been known to have up to 20.
  • In Assamese, the swamp deer is called “dolhorina,” with “dol” meaning swamp.
Source- The Hindu

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