Our Government had launched ‘Project Tiger’ programme to save Bengal Tigers. Find out about this and other such campaigns launched to protect threatened species.
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Our government had launched 'Project Tiger' programme ro save bengal tigers.
Explanation:
because nowday's tigers are existing in our country.
so, avoid the existing of tigers the government had launched this programme to save the tigers..
Project Elephant:
The elephant habitat has shrunken over the years, and poaching for elephant tusks has endangered the species. Project Elephant was launched in 1991-92 to assist States having wild elephants to ensure long term survival of identified viable populations of elephants in their natural habitat. At present, about one lakh sq km is covered under Project Elephant, out of which approx 0.28 lakh sq. km. is inside Protected Areas.
Gir Lion Project:
The Gir forest in the Saurashtra peninsula of Gujarat is the only surviving habitat of the Asian lion, Panthera leon persica. Clearing of forest for agriculture, excessive cattle grazing and other factors led to decline in the lion population. The Gir National Park has a total area of 258.71 sq. kms. With a total of 284 lions in it.
The tiger is the National animal of India and the peacock the National bird.
Crocodile Breeding Project:
The project started from a proposal for development of a crocodile farming industry in India. Crocodile husbandry work was undertaken with a view to develop sanctuary. A total of 16 crocodile rearing centres have been developed in the country in eight States. Eleven sancuaries have been declared under the project
Snow Leopard Project:
This project is being undertaken to create 12 Snow-Leopard Reserves throughout the Himalayas.
Chiru Conservation:
The concern about chiru mainly started in 1992 when George Schaller, a wildlife expert, claimed that the chiru was shot and then fleeced, to make Shahtoosh shawls. This shawl is as soft as a baby’s skin; it can be passed through a ring.