The Barasingha (Rucervus duvaucelii) has three subspecies: the swamp-dwelling form (duvaucelii) found in the Terai and Assam, and the hard ground form (branderi) found in Central India. Kanha National Park in Madhya Pradesh is the primary habitat and the main conservation success story for the hard ground Barasingha, which faced near extinction before recovery efforts in the park. This subspecies is known for its preference for hard ground and its graminivorous diet.
Which one of the following protected areas is well-known for the conservation of a sub-species of the Indian swamp deer (Barasingha) that thrives well on hard ground and is exclusively graminivorous ?
Asked in UPSC IAS 2020 · Topic: Sanctuary/Biosphere Reserve (Conservation Significance and Ecosystem Services provided by Protected Areas)
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