11 Nov 2024        10:51:16 am

Environmental Ecology

Wild Buffalo

Tags : Wild Buffalo

Topic: Biodiversity

Why in the news?

• Two wild buffalo calves, born in Barnawapara wildlife sanctuary in Chhattisgarh in September. 
• The two calves were born to a wild buffalo couple, trans-located from Manas National Sanctuary in Assam to Barnawapara wildlife sanctuary four years ago, raising hope of conservation of the animal species.

Source: Deccan Chronicle

About Wild Buffalo:

• It is mainly found in the alluvial grasslands, marshes, swamps and river valleys. 
  • It is generally found in areas that have plenty of water holes and resources
• The estimated population of the wild buffaloes in the Northeast is around 3,000-4,000, the largest in the country and accounting for 92% of the world population.
• It is listed under Schedule 1 of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.
• It is classified as endangered in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary:

• It is located in Raipur district in Chhattisgarh.
• The rivers Balmedhi, Jonk and Mahanadi run along the sanctuary.
  • River Balmedhi forms the western boundary and Jonk River forms the northeastern boundary of the Sanctuary.
• Flora: 
  • The sanctuary contains major vegetation of Teak, Sal and Mixed forest.
• Fauna: 
  • Cheetal, Sambhar, Nilgai and Wild Boar, Sloth Bear, Wild Dog, are commonly seen.

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