Why in the News
Authorities have planned to translocate ~50 Asiatic wild water buffaloes from Kaziranga National Park to Kanha Tiger Reserve in a phased manner, starting with a smaller group.
About the Species
- Asiatic Wild Water Buffalo
- Scientific name: Bubalus arnee
- Status: Endangered (IUCN)
- India holds major global population
Key Details of the Plan
- Total planned: ~50 buffaloes
- Initial phase: 5–15 individuals
- Method:
- Tranquilization and capture
- Gradual relocation after feasibility checks
Why Translocation is Being Done?
- Species Conservation: Avoids over-concentration in one area
- Reduces risk from: Disease outbreaks and Natural disasters.
- Kanha Tiger Reserve historically had wild buffaloes
- Aim: restore lost populations
- Genetic Diversity: Helps maintain: Healthy breeding populations and Reduced inbreeding.
Why Kaziranga?
- Hosts 1000+ wild buffaloes
- One of the strongest populations globally
- Suitable as a source population
Why Kanha?
- Suitable: Habitat (grasslands + water sources)
- Part of central Indian landscape restoration
| [2017] According to the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, which of the following animals cannot be hunted by any person except under some provisions provided by law? 1. Gharial Indian 2. Wild ass 3. Wild buffalo Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 |
