Blackbuck

THIS IS A PPT DONE ON BLACKBUCK AND THE NEED OF THE HOUR TO SAVE THEM

1. Blackbuck One of the endangered species

2. CONTENTS INTRODUCTON SPECIFIC ATTRCTIVE CHARACTERS WHY IS IT ENDANGERED? PREVENTIVE MEASURES ACTIVE MEASURES BY GOVERNMENT WHAT TO DO AS A STUDENT? CASE STUDY FURTHER REFERENCES

3. INTRODUCTION The blackbuck which is also known as the INDIAN ANTELOPE is the sole extent member of it’s kind. The blackbuck inhabits grassy plains. Due to their regular need of water, they prefer areas where water is perennially available. At the beginning of the 20 th century there were thousands of antelopes in India. Let’s see why?

4. BLACKBUCK AT THE VERGE OF EXTINCTION These animals reproduce two young ones in a year and carry their baby for six months. Only the territorial male blackbucks reproduce in order to defend their territories which can be as small as 20 acres.

5. SPECIFIC ATTRACTIONS OF POACHERS The most striking feature of blackbucks is the long, spiralling horns of the adult male which have ridges from the base to almost the tips. They can grow as long as 20-24 inches. The longest horns on record measure more than 28 inches ! Both male and females have white patches around their eyes, on their inner legs, mouth, underside, and on the rump.

6. WHY ARE THESE ENDANGERED? Open areas are a primary requirement for the growth of the blackbuck population As more and more  open areas are taken in for construction or are fenced , there is a severe lack of space. Construction work  creates massive ruckus in habitable zones of the blackbuck which disturbs the animal population.  

7. Stray dogs  can kill off young fawns. Keeping the number of dogs in check is a necessity to protect blackbucks.   Automobiles  and the increasing number of vehicles is another problem for the animals as they can get killed by speeding cars. Species of grass which are sprayed with pesticides are also a big problem and may even kill them.

8. STEPS TAKEN TO SAVE BLACK BUCKS Since blackbucks (Antelope cervicapra) are considered as endangered species, efforts are being made to protect and conserve them in the natural habitat. To protect the reducing population of blackbucks, adequate measures are being taken at the Vallanad Blackbuck Sanctuary in Tuticorin district. To monitor its movements and stave off any danger or disturbance, three watch towers had been erected at various places in the sanctuary, said Dinkar K umar,forest officer

9. To protect an endangered species in an isolated habitat , special care has to be taken. The isolated habitat status makes them all the more vulnerable, unless habitat is maintained according to their survival needs . If we improve their habitat, it will improve chances of survival on earth too.

10. GOVERNMENT MEASURES The  Wildlife Protection Act, 1972  is an  Act  of the  Parliament of India  enacted for protection of plants and animal species. Before 1972,  India  only had five designated  national parks . Among other reforms, the Act established schedules of protected plant and animal species; hunting or harvesting these species was largely outlawed.

11. Wildlife Crime Control Bureau  has been established for control of illegal trade in wildlife, including endangered species. Protected Areas, National Parks and Sanctuaries all over the country have been created as per the provisions of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 to provide better protection to wildlife, including threatened species and their habitat.

12. Role of government in conservation of wildlife WILDLIFE PROTECTION ACT 1972 PROJECT TIGER 1972-73 FOREST PROTECTION ACT 1980-88 ANTI POACHING AGENCIES STATE WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT STATE FOREST DEPARTMENT MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FOREST AND FOREST ARMY POLICE BODER SECURITY FORCE COAST GUARDS WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETY

13. WHAT AS STUDENTS CAN WE DO? There is so much we can be doing to protect these animals and vulnerable species from extinction, but we must take these changes now: Educate your family about endangered species in your area. Recycle and buy sustainable product. Grow native plants. Reduce your water consumption. Increase your personal footprint. Do not buy plastic products. Pressure your civil servants. Volunteer your time to protect the wildlife in your area.

14. Do not purchase products from companies that are known polluters. Get in touch with your fish and game department. Black out the black market. Herbicides and pesticides are hazardous pollutants that affect wildlife at many levels.

15. CASE STUDY Abdul Rashid Slim Khan, credited as Actor Salman Khan, was accused for poaching a blackbuck in the year 1998 during the shoot of his film. He along with his co actors, Saif Ali Khan, Tabu, Sonali Bendre and Neelam[ as recognized by the witness ] allegedly hunted down two blackbucks in Kankani village of Rajasthan on September, 1998 . And were sued by the Bishnoi Committee members in October, 1998.

16. CONCLUSION NO ONE KILLED THE DEER The key witness went missing, and the pellets recovered from the vehicle used for hunting did not match Salman Khan’s licensed gun. So, the Jodhpur High Court acquitted him by giving him the benefit of doubt . There is an old saying, which goes, “ The victim dies, his relatives die, accused dies of old age, but the case still continues”.

17. Thank you for seeing those slides filled with stuff but let’s not only take it as a report but work on it and regain every animal we’re loosing…..

18. Every animal has the right to live……….