Barasingha

The Barasingha is a native in India and Nepal. It was distributed throughout the basins of the Indus, Ganges and Brahmaputra rivers, as well as in central India, but now the species is disappeared from most of these places. As per the available facts and information from the wildlife conservation, Barasingha is in deep crisis and it is in the phase of extinction. It is estimated that population size of this endangered species is less than 5000.

Scientific Name of Barasingha

Rucervus duvaucelii

Features and Facts of Barasingha

Shoulder and weigh 170-180kg

Length: 54 inches (135 cm)

Habitat : Barasingha prefers moist forest, swamplands, tall grass and reed beds near water

Gestation period: 240 - 250 days

Status: Endangered

Conservation of Barasingha

The population size of Barasingha is declining due to destruction or modification of its habitat for wetland reclamation, grass and timber cutting, illegal gathering of fuel wood and other resources in reserves, and cultivation or tree plantations; poaching; and hunting for crop protection. The Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972 has taken active steps to protect the population of this endangered species.