Archive · 3 Aug 2025
Forest Department Plans to Relocate Blackbucks and Blue Bulls
The government is moving some animals to new homes to solve problems.
They got permission to move 400 blackbucks and 100 blue bulls.
Blue bulls are already being moved in a test to see if it works.
Blackbucks will be moved using a helicopter.
The blackbucks were causing problems by eating crops and the blue bulls were causing car accidents.
If this helps, they may do it in other places with similar problems.
Forest department receives permission to relocate blackbucks and blue bulls.
400 blackbucks and 100 blue bulls will be moved from Shajapur district.
Blue bulls are currently being relocated in an experimental initiative.
Blackbucks will be relocated to Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary using a Robinson helicopter.
Relocation aims to address crop damage and road hazards caused by the animals.
- Who
- The forest department is carrying out the relocation.
- What
- Relocation of blackbucks and blue bulls.
- When
- The blackbuck relocation is planned after the monsoon, likely in winter.
- Where
- From Shajapur district to Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary and other locations.
- Why
- To address crop damage and road hazards caused by the animals.
- Animal Species
- Blackbucks and Blue Bulls
- Location (From)
- Shajapur district
- Location (To)
- Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary and other locations
- Number of Blackbucks
- 400
- Number of Blue Bulls
- 100
- Relocation Method
- Boma technique for blue bulls; Robinson helicopter for blackbucks