Rise in Nilgiri tahr numbers in Eravikulam National Park - What measures led to the rise in their numbers
The question is about the recent rise in numbers of Nilgiri tahr in the Eravikulam National Park.
- Protection of habitat - The park has been designated as a protected area, which means that there are strict regulations in place to protect the habitat of the tahr. This has ensured that their natural habitat is not destroyed or disturbed by human activities such as land-use changes or construction.
- Controlled grazing - The park authorities have implemented controlled grazing practices to ensure that the tahr's food sources are not exhausted. This has helped to maintain a healthy population of the species.
- Anti-poaching measures - Armed forest guards patrol the park to ensure that poachers do not kill the tahrs. Poaching was a major threat to the species in the past.
- Conservation breeding - The park has a successful conservation breeding program that has helped to boost the numbers of the tahr. The program involves breeding the tahrs in captivity and releasing them into the wild to increase their numbers.
- Public awareness campaigns - The park authorities have launched public awareness campaigns to educate the public about the importance of protecting the tahrs and their habitat. This has helped to reduce human-wildlife conflicts and promote conservation efforts.
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