Archive · 26 Oct 2025
Jharkhand Plans Bison Import to Aid Declining Population
In Jharkhand, the Palamau Tiger Reserve has a shrinking bison population.
Officials want to help by bringing in 50 female bison from Madhya Pradesh.
There are currently only 68 bison, much fewer than the 1,500 in 1974.
A survey revealed that the bison are facing conservation challenges due to various issues.
Authorities are seeking permission to introduce new bison to boost their numbers.
These bison will be moved to the core area where tigers are present, as bison are a key food source for tigers.
Jharkhand seeks permission to import bison from Madhya Pradesh to boost dwindling numbers.
The current bison population in Palamau Tiger Reserve is 68.
A survey indicates the bison population has declined in a 226 square kilometer area.
Authorities plan to import 50 female bison.
Poaching, infection and habitat disturbance are reasons for bison decline.
- Who
- Jharkhand authorities
- What
- Seeking permission to bring bison from Madhya Pradesh
- When
- Reported on Sunday
- Where
- Palamau Tiger Reserve (PTR), Jharkhand
- Why
- To augment the declining bison population and improve reproduction
- Location of Event
- Palamau Tiger Reserve (PTR), Jharkhand
- Animal
- Bison
- Current Bison Population in PTR
- 68 (33 females, 25 males, 10 calves)
- Planned Bison Import
- 50 female bison
- Source of Bison
- Madhya Pradesh
- Bison Population in 1974
- ~1,500
