Stress on expansion of Hanguls habitat in Dachigam
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02/01/2010
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Tribune (New Delhi)
Expansion of range and habitat of Hangul (Kashmiri stag) to alpine meadows in the upper Dachigam National Park here is believed to recuperate ideal summer habitat for stag, which will lead to its long-term conservation and survival. The habitat used by Hangul in the past, presently finds its stray presence in those places. Endangered Hangul, also known as Kashmir Red Deer, is one of the four eastern most subspecies of Red Deer that are found in Asia and is endemic to Kashmir mountains in north western Himalayan bio-geographic region of the country.
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