10 pc rise in blackbuck population in Bhavnagar

  • 04/02/2010

  • Times Of India (Ahmedabad)

Vijaysinh Parmar | TNN Wildlife lovers have a reason to cheer. For, a recent population count of blackbucks in Velavadar Black Buck National Park(BBNP) has reported a 10 per cent increase in its number, which was once down to as low as 200 in the region. The population estimation of the majestic wild animal - - one of the schedule I endangered species in the country -- was conducted on January 30-31 by forest department.According to forest department officials, there were 3,950 blackbucks reported, which is 10 per cent higher than 2005