Distribution of Biackbuck (Antelope <i>cervicapra</i>) and its Conservation strategies in Hanumangarh district of Rajasthan, India

Mahendra Singh; Rajaram Choyal Ashwani Kumar; P. D. Charano

doi:10.36808/if/2020/v146i10/155435

Distribution of Biackbuck (Antelope cervicapra) and its Conservation strategies in Hanumangarh district of Rajasthan, India

Authors

Mahendra Singh Department of Environmental Science, Maharaja Ganga Singh University, Bikaner (Rajasthan)-334004
Rajaram Choyal Ashwani Kumar Department of Environmental Science, Maharaja Ganga Singh University, Bikaner (Rajasthan)-334004
P. D. Charano Department of Environmental Science, Maharaja Ganga Singh University, Bikaner (Rajasthan)-334004

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36808/if/2020/v146i10/155435

Keywords:

Biackbuck, Conservation, Flora and fauna, Community.

Abstract

A field survey was conducted for the distribution and conservation practices ofBlackbuck in Hanumangarh district of Rajasthan from March, 2016 to August, 2018. Road Transect method was used for survey for distribution ofblackbuck population in various areas ofHanumangarh district. Boundary of each area and existing canal was demarcated with GPS locations. The studyshows that the population of the biackbuck is growing in the region. Proper management practice is very essential for the long term survival ofBlackbuck and its habitat conservation.

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