Global News - May 2008
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Indian authorities look to protect rare deer
Wed 28 May 2008 17:30 UK — Asia,Ungulates
Officials in Kashmir are considering ways that they can protect rare hangul in the Indian state.
The Times of India has reported that there have been calls for the endangered deer to be offered the same protection as they provided for tigers and elephants.
Talking to the paper, Kashmir's chief wildlife warden, A K Srivastava, commented: "The hangul is definitely facing a marginal but steady decline in its population.
"Forest area is decreasing. The increase in livestock and human population has led to more pressure on the remaining forestland. Due to these factors the pastures are not in good condition as before."
Mr Srivastava explained that the local government was deeply concerned about preserving the hangul. He said that a new conservation and breeding programme had been submitted.
Importantly, authorities now plan to tag many of the hangul with GPS collars so their whereabouts can be monitored.
"Looking at the gravity of the situation, we have decided to carry out census on the hangul from time to time," Mr Srivastava told the paper.
"For this purpose, GPS collars have already been purchased which will be attached to the stag to monitor its movement."
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