Kashmir stag

City Forest (Salim Ali) National Park • Located in Srinagar, the park is named to commemorate the Indian ornithologist Salim Ali. • Major Fauna: Kashmiri stag (hangul) ( CR ), musk deer ( EN ), Himalayan black bear. • Major Avifauna: Paradise flycatcher, Himalayan monal, and Himalayan snowcock. Salim Ali (1896-1987) • Salim Ali, an Indian ornithologist, was the first Indian to conduct systematic bird surveys across India. • He was a key figure behind the Bombay Natural History Society and creation of the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary (Keoladeo Dachigam National Park • It is located in the Zabarwan Range of Western Himlayas. • Vegetation: Coniferous forest, alpine pastures, meadows abd scrub vegetation. • Major Fauna: Kashmiri stag (hangul) ( CR ), musk deer ( EN ), Himalayan serow, Kashmir grey langur, Himalayan black bear, Himalayan brown bear. Kishtwar National Park • It is bounded to the north by Rinnay River, south by Kibar Nala catchment, east by main divide of Great Himalayas and west by Marwah River. • Vegetation: Conifer forests, alpine scrub and meadows. • Major Fauna: Snow Leopards, Himalayan snowcock. Gulmarg Wildlife Sanctuary • It is located in the foothills of Pir Panjal Range . • Major Fauna: Musk deer, common leopard, barking deer . Hirapora Wildlife Sanctuary • It is located in Shopian district of Kashmir. • On the west, it is bounded by Pir Panjal pass . Hokersar or Hokera Wildlife Sanctuary (Ramsar Site) • It is a natural perennial wetland contiguous to Jhelu...

Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: • About Kashmiri Stag • Key Facts About Dachigam National Park About Kashmiri Stag The Kashmiri Stag, also known as the Hangul, is a subspecies of Central Asian red deer that is unique to the Kashmir region and its surrounding areas. Here are some facts about the Kashmiri Stag: • Habitat:Â It is typically found in dense riverine forests located in the high valleys and mountains of Jammu and Kashmir and northern Himachal Pradesh. • Population:Â The Kashmiri Stag population is primarily concentrated in the Dachigam National Park in Kashmir, where it is provided with protection. However, a small population has also been observed in the Overa-Aru Wildlife Sanctuary in south Kashmir. • Conservation status:Â The Kashmiri Stag is considered to be critically endangered according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Additionally, it is listed under Appendix I of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). Key Facts About Dachigam National Park Dachigam National Park is a protected area located in Jammu and Kashmir, India. Here are some key facts about the park: • Geographical features:Â The park is renowned for its stunning natural beauty, which includes deep valleys, rocky outcrops, steep wooded slopes, and rolling alpine pastures. • Altitude variation:Â Due to its mountainous location, Dachigam National Park experiences a wide range of al...

The Kashmir stag ( Cervus hanglu hanglu ), also called hangul, is a subspecies of Central Asian red deer endemic to Kashmir and surrounding areas. It is found in dense riverine forests in the high valleys and mountains of Jammu and Kashmir and northern Cervus elaphus ), a number of mitochondrial DNA genetic studies later had the hangul as a part of the Asian clade of the Cervus canadensis ). The IUCN and American Society of Mammalogists, however, includes it in the new grouping of Central Asian red deer ( Cervus hanglu ), with the Kashmir stag being the type subspecies ( Cervus hanglu hanglu ). According to the census in 2019, there were only 237 hanguls. Appearance This deer has a light rump patch without including the tail. Its coat color is brown with a speckling to the hairs. The inner sides of the buttocks are greyish white, followed by a line on the inner sides of the thighs and black on the upper side of the tail. Each antler consists of five tines. The beam is strongly curved inward, while the brow and bez tines are usually close together and above the burr.

A massive decline in the population of Kashmir’s iconic wildlife species, the Hangul ( Cervus hanglu hanglu), also known as the Kashmir stag, continues to be a big concern as conservation efforts for the deer, going on for years, have not yielded any significant results so far. Today, the Hangul, the state animal of Jammu & Kashmir, is restricted tothe From a population of 5,000 in the early 1900s, the Hangul’s numbers have The Hangul was once The Hangul is considered equally significant to the state of Jammu & Kashmir as the tiger is to the whole of India. It is the only Asiatic survivor or sub-species of the European red deer. But the state animal’s decreasing population remains a big concern. According to the latest The The Hangul is placed under What is hurting the Hangul? The biggest challenges which have been identified by experts in the way of conservation and population growth of Hangul are habitat fragmentation, predation and very low fawn-female ratio. “The number of Hangul we have right now, is not up to the mark. Lack of desirable breeding and fawn survival is a grave concern for the population growth,” Khursheed Ahmad, a senior wildlife scientist at the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST) told Down To Earth ( DTE). Another challenge is the male-female and fawn-adult disparity in the Hangul population. Ahmad said that a decline in the Hangul’s population is mainly occurring due to low recruitment rate of fawns to adults. “...

Ground Report | New Delhi: Kashmir’s state animal Hangul; ‘The future of wildlife is in our hands was the theme for this year’s World Wildlife Day marked by the United Nations every year. In Kashmir, at the Dachigam National Park held a simple gathering where field staff pledged to protect the state animal, the Kashmir stag, popularly known as Hangul, which is nearing extinction. Is Hangul nearing extinction? It may be noted that Hangul has been listed as ‘critically endangered by International Union for Conservation of Nature. The The event was organised at Saif -ud-Din Memorial Conference Hall of S.P. College, Srinagar in Collaboration with ‘Earth Day Network and Sanctuary Asia’, India’s first and only environmental news magazine. However, Kashmir valley, which is more than a natural wonder, did not witness any major events by the wildlife department on the day. Clarifying why no mass awareness events were organised in the valley to mark the day, tight-lipped officials at Jammu said that since all top officials were in Jammu, nothing could be planned. “We were not informed nor do we have any official communication regarding holding any function on this day,” a top official of the Wildlife Protection Department wishing not to be named confided. Referring to the government’s attitude as sheer ignorance, former research officer and regional wildlife warden at the department M Shafi Bacha said that the government wasted a day that could have been used for creating awareness....

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About Kashmiri Stag: • The Kashmir stag also called hangul is a subspecies of Central Asian red deer endemic to Kashmir and surrounding areas. • It is found in dense riverine forests in the high valleys and mountains of Jammu and Kashmir and northern Himachal Pradesh. • In Kashmir, it is found primarily in the Dachigam National Park where it receives protection. • A small population has also been witnessed in Overa-Aru Wildlife Sanctuary in south Kashmir. • Conservation status • IUCN: Critically Endangered • CITES : Appendix I Key facts about the Dachigam National Park • The actual beauty of the park lies in the deep valleys, rocky outcrops, steep wooded slopes and rolling alpine pastures. • Being located in a mountainous area, Dachigam National Park faces a huge variation in altitude that ranges from 1600 m to 4200 m above sea level. • This variation in altitude categorises Dachigam National Park into two regions- the upper region and the lower region. • Flora: It is extremely rich in Wild Cherry, Pear, Plum, Peach, Apple, Apricot, Walnut, Chestnut, Oak, Willow, Poplar, Chinar, Birch, Pine and Elm. • Fauna: Hangul (Kashmir Stag), Musk deer, Brown Bear, Leopards, Jungle Cats, Himalayan black bear, and a few species of wild goats like the markhor and ibex.

Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: • About Kashmiri Stag • Key Facts About Dachigam National Park About Kashmiri Stag The Kashmiri Stag, also known as the Hangul, is a subspecies of Central Asian red deer that is unique to the Kashmir region and its surrounding areas. Here are some facts about the Kashmiri Stag: • Habitat:Â It is typically found in dense riverine forests located in the high valleys and mountains of Jammu and Kashmir and northern Himachal Pradesh. • Population:Â The Kashmiri Stag population is primarily concentrated in the Dachigam National Park in Kashmir, where it is provided with protection. However, a small population has also been observed in the Overa-Aru Wildlife Sanctuary in south Kashmir. • Conservation status:Â The Kashmiri Stag is considered to be critically endangered according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Additionally, it is listed under Appendix I of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). Key Facts About Dachigam National Park Dachigam National Park is a protected area located in Jammu and Kashmir, India. Here are some key facts about the park: • Geographical features:Â The park is renowned for its stunning natural beauty, which includes deep valleys, rocky outcrops, steep wooded slopes, and rolling alpine pastures. • Altitude variation:Â Due to its mountainous location, Dachigam National Park experiences a wide range of al...

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About Kashmiri Stag: • The Kashmir stag also called hangul is a subspecies of Central Asian red deer endemic to Kashmir and surrounding areas. • It is found in dense riverine forests in the high valleys and mountains of Jammu and Kashmir and northern Himachal Pradesh. • In Kashmir, it is found primarily in the Dachigam National Park where it receives protection. • A small population has also been witnessed in Overa-Aru Wildlife Sanctuary in south Kashmir. • Conservation status • IUCN: Critically Endangered • CITES : Appendix I Key facts about the Dachigam National Park • The actual beauty of the park lies in the deep valleys, rocky outcrops, steep wooded slopes and rolling alpine pastures. • Being located in a mountainous area, Dachigam National Park faces a huge variation in altitude that ranges from 1600 m to 4200 m above sea level. • This variation in altitude categorises Dachigam National Park into two regions- the upper region and the lower region. • Flora: It is extremely rich in Wild Cherry, Pear, Plum, Peach, Apple, Apricot, Walnut, Chestnut, Oak, Willow, Poplar, Chinar, Birch, Pine and Elm. • Fauna: Hangul (Kashmir Stag), Musk deer, Brown Bear, Leopards, Jungle Cats, Himalayan black bear, and a few species of wild goats like the markhor and ibex.