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Bihar's Second Tiger Reserve Gears Up!
12 Jan
Summary
- Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary begins animal census for new tiger reserve status.
- Over 50 officials utilize scientific methods for accurate animal population count.
- Bihar's existing tiger reserve is over-saturated, necessitating a new one.
Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary is currently undergoing an extensive 90-day animal census, a critical step towards its designation as Bihar's second tiger reserve. This initiative involves specially trained forest officials using modern scientific methods, including Sign Survey, Transact Walk, and Camera Trapping, to accurately count both herbivores and carnivores. The process aims to assess the current animal population and understand prey availability.
This comprehensive count is essential for the potential reintroduction of tigers into the Kaimur forests, which have not had a tiger population for decades. The sanctuary, spanning Kaimur and Rohtas districts, boasts rich biodiversity, including leopards, bears, various deer, apes, monkeys, and diverse bird species.
The proposal to establish Kaimur as a tiger reserve was sent to the central government in November, addressing the over-saturation of the Valmiki Tiger Reserve, which currently houses 54 tigers against a capacity of 45. This expansion will bolster Bihar's tiger landscape and connect with tiger habitats in bordering states.
