News: The first population estimation exercise of the Indian gaur was carried out in the Nilgiris Forest Division.It has revealed that more than an estimated 2,000 Indian gaurs inhabit the entire division. Facts: Indian Gaur also called as Indian Bison is the world’s largest and tallest wild bovines. IUCN Status: Vulnerable Wildlife Protection Act,1972: Schedule… Continue reading First estimation exercise of Indian gaur in Nilgiris in recent years
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Indian gaur spotted in Konkan sanctuary for the first time in recorded history
News: Wildlife researchers recently documented the presence of an Indian gaur in the Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary (PWS), Maharashtra. Facts: Gaur World’s largest and tallest wild bovines Listed as Schedule I species under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 IUCN Status: Vulnerable Geographic range: Bhutan; Cambodia; China; India; Lao People’s Democratic Republic; Malaysia; Myanmar; Nepal; Thailand; Viet… Continue reading Indian gaur spotted in Konkan sanctuary for the first time in recorded history
