Hangul or Kashmir Stag is one of the rarest deer in the world found only in Kashmir, India. Recently a herd of around 6 to 8 deer were seen in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district, an encouraging sign that the deer are present in the area. “A group of Hangul numbering about 6 to 8 has […]
Eco Travel: Dachigam National Park, Jammu & Kashmir
A monthly focus on one of the many national parks and wildlife sanctuaries of India. In the northernmost Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir, lies the Dachigam National Park, the only remaining home of the endangered Kashmir Deer Stag or the Hangul. Species to Watch Hangul or Kashmir Deer stag (Cervus elaphus hanglu) – Listed as Endangered on […]
After Tigers, now ban on Hangul Tourism
Just days after the Supreme Court banned tiger tourism in all core areas of tiger reserves, the Jammu & Kashmir government too has taken a strict stance to conserve the Kashmir Stag by banning tourism inside the Dachigam Wildlife Sanctuary.
Radio collaring of Leopards begins at Dachigam National Park
Dachigam National Park in Jammu & Kashmir is one of the highest altitude protected regions of India. The officials here have begun radio collaring the leopards in the area so as to gather more information on their movement and assess their feeding habits. A crucial habitat of the endangered Hangul, forest officers believe this will also help know how the predator’s needs are affecting the threatened stag’s population.