Rare Kashmir deer 'makes comeback'

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Rare Kashmir deer 'makes comeback'

Post by Sakobav » Wed Jun 10, 2009 6:50 am

A rare news regarding Indian conservation success story from BBC

The hangul - a sub-species of red deer found only in Indian-administered Kashmir - appears to have made an extraordinary comeback.

The latest census, conducted in March, puts the raw count of the endangered animal at 175. The increase in numbers may be nominal but wildlife authorities say it's a sign of hope.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/8080079.stm

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Re: Rare Kashmir deer 'makes comeback'

Post by BJL » Wed Jun 10, 2009 11:07 am

That is great news. Poaching should have the stiffest penalties.
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Re: Rare Kashmir deer 'makes comeback'

Post by snIPer » Wed Jun 10, 2009 2:30 pm

Yes it better be protected before it gets 'Well Done' from being rare :-)
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