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Scientific Survey Assesses Wildlife and Biodiversity in Kothagudem Forests
Forest researchers are studying animals and plants in the Kothagudem forests.
The survey began on August 20 and will last about a month.
It mainly covers the Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary.
Ten students are working with Forest department officials.
They are looking at where animals live and what dangers they face.
The area has pangolins, king cobras, deer, gaur, sloth bears and crocodiles.
Officials are especially concerned about hunting and illegal wildlife trade.
They also want to understand threats to pangolins and other animals.
The results will be used to improve wildlife protection and habitats, including areas visited by tigers.
A month-long scientific survey began on August 20 to assess wildlife and document biodiversity in Bhadradri Kothagudem district.
The study primarily covers the 64,435-hectare Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary and examines habitats, species diversity and threats.
Ten research students from the Forest Research Institute are conducting fieldwork with Forest department officials.
The district has king cobras, pangolins, gaur, deer, sloth bears and an estimated 200-plus crocodiles in the Kinnerasani reservoir.
Survey findings will guide recommendations to address hunting, poaching, road accidents, stray-dog attacks and illegal wildlife trade.
- Who
- Ten research students from the Forest Research Institute and Forest department officials are conducting the survey.
- What
- A scientific survey is assessing wildlife populations, habitats, species diversity and threats while documenting biodiversity.
- Where
- The survey primarily covers Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary in Bhadradri Kothagudem district, Telangana.
- When
- The month-long survey began on August 20; the articles do not specify the year.
- Why
- The study aims to identify wildlife habitats and threats and recommend stronger conservation and protection measures.
Key facts
- Survey duration
- One month
- Start date
- August 20
- Main study area
- Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary
- Sanctuary area
- 64,435 hectares
- Field team
- 10 research students from the Forest Research Institute
- Estimated crocodiles
- More than 200 in the Kinnerasani reservoir
- Key threats
- Hunting, poaching, illegal wildlife trade, road accidents and stray-dog attacks
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