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Barasingha Return to Bandhavgarh After Century-Long Absence
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 05 Nov 2026, 09:36 AM
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Barasinghas have successfully re-established themselves in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve after being absent for nearly a century, with the population growing to 65 by May 2026.
A significant milestone in wildlife conservation has been achieved in Madhya Pradesh with the successful reintroduction of barasinghas to the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve. These animals, which had been absent from the region for approximately one hundred years, have now begun to settle and thrive in the forest ecosystem.
The conservation effort began with the translocation of 48 barasinghas from the Kanha National Park. Through rigorous scientific management and enhanced security measures, the population has shown steady growth. By May 2026, the number of barasinghas in the reserve had increased to 65, indicating the success of the reintroduction program.
This development is regarded as a major victory for the state's wildlife protection initiatives. The return of the species helps restore biodiversity in the reserve and ensures the long-term survival of this unique deer population in the area.
The conservation effort began with the translocation of 48 barasinghas from the Kanha National Park. Through rigorous scientific management and enhanced security measures, the population has shown steady growth. By May 2026, the number of barasinghas in the reserve had increased to 65, indicating the success of the reintroduction program.
This development is regarded as a major victory for the state's wildlife protection initiatives. The return of the species helps restore biodiversity in the reserve and ensures the long-term survival of this unique deer population in the area.