13/12/2013
Another reminder that it really is never over until it's over ...
India: Population of major animal species up in the country
NEW DELHI: The population of major animal species like lions, tigers, elephant and rhinos has increased in the country, the Rajya Sabha was told on Thursday.
"The estimated population of lions has increased from 359 in 2005 to 411 in 2010. The population of tiger has increased from 1,411 in 2006 to 1,706 in 2010," environment minister Jayanthi Natarajan told the Rajya Sabha today.
She said the population of elephants has gone up from 27,657-27,682 to 29,391-30,711 in 2012 while the population of rhinos has increased from 1,817 in 1998-99 to 2,414 in 2009.
The minister said a total of 670 protected areas, viz national parks, sanctuaries, conservation and community reserves have been created under the provision of Wild Life (Protection) Act 1972 to provide protection in wild fauna and flora covering important wildlife habitats.
Source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/environment/flora-fauna/Population-of-major-animal-species-up-in-the-country-Jayanthi-Natarajan/articleshow/27248258.cms
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