Current status, distribution and conservation threats of Swamp deer (Rucervus duvaucelii) in India
Funded By: Conservation Force- A Force for Wildlife Conservation
Project Duration: 1st Jan’2021 – 31st Dec’ 2022
This project will assess the conservation status, distribution and population dynamics of Swamp deer in India and understand the distribution, threats and conservation
Objectives:
1. To assess the conservation status, distribution and population dynamics of Swamp deer in India.
2. To evaluate the habitat use of Swamp deer in relation to habitat quality and anthropogenic activities.
3. To identify threats and develop a long-term management plan for the conservation of Swamp deer in India.
Project Location: Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Assam and Madhya Pradesh
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