Conservation programme launched for 70 critically endangered species
August 15th, 2009 - 8:06 pm ICT by IANSNew Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) The Central Zoo Authority has initiated a coordinated conservation breeding programme for 70 critically endangered species in Indian zoos, an official statement Saturday said.
“The Central Zoo Authority has initiated a planned coordinated conservation breeding programme for critically endangered species in Indian zoos. Around 70 such wild animal species have been taken up under the programme,” a statement of the environment and forests ministry said.
According to the ministry, although there has been no decline in population of the endangered Red Pandas and Brown Bears in Indian zoos, the number of Nilgiri Langurs has fallen in the past three years.
“There were 28 Nilgiri langurs in 6 different zoos in 2004-2005. There were two deaths each at Mysore zoo and at Coimbatore zoo due to senility, pneumonia, anorexia and hepatitis,” it said.
For conservation and protection of endangered wildlife animals, the ministry has earmarked Rs.9.15 billion under two schemes - the Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats and Central Zoo Authority of the 11th Plan.
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