more-inIn an attempt to reduce mortality of endangered wildlife in Thar desert, new “rescue wards” have come up in the far-flung rural areas of Jodhpur, Rajasthan. The Forest Department’s move to set up 17 rescue wards has come as a much-needed support to the Bishnoi community of western Rajasthan, which has been in the forefront of wildlife conservation. Bishnois risk their lives to save gazelles from poachers and transport injured animals to Jodhpur. Thanks to the new centres, Bishnoi volunteers expect wildlife mortality to reduce drastically. “We have definite plans for the conservation of the desert’s endangered wildlife,” he said.

Source: The Hindu June 14, 2017 15:45 UTC