Archive · 15 Jun 2025
UP Completes Annual Wildlife Census; Report Due in June
The government of Uttar Pradesh counted animals in its parks and forests.
This was done from May 26 to June 14, 2025.
They counted animals like deer, bears, and rhinos.
The goal is to find out how many animals are in the area.
This helps plan how to keep the animals safe.
The final report will be out by the end of June.
This will help the government make decisions to protect wildlife.
Uttar Pradesh completed its annual wildlife census.
The census, which began on May 26, 2025, covered national parks, sanctuaries, and buffer zones.
Key species surveyed include barasingha, blackbuck, rhinoceros, gharial, bear and leopard.
The final report is expected to be released by the end of June.
The census aims to assess wildlife populations to inform conservation strategies.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh Forest and Wildlife Department.
- What
- Annual wildlife census completed in Uttar Pradesh.
- When
- May 26, 2025 - June 14, 2025 (census period), report by end of June.
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh, India, across national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, and buffer zones.
- Why
- To assess the population and health status of wildlife for conservation planning.
- Department
- Uttar Pradesh Forest and Wildlife Department
- Census Start Date
- May 26, 2025
- Census End Date
- June 14, 2025
- Report Release
- End of June
- Key Species Surveyed
- Barasingha, blackbuck, rhinoceros, gharial, bear, leopard
- Purpose
- Assess wildlife populations for conservation
