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Chhattisgarh to Translocate Asiatic Wild Water Buffaloes from Assam
Chhattisgarh plans to translocate Asiatic wild water buffaloes from Assam to revive its declining wild buffalo population. The proposal focuses on moving wild buffaloes to strengthen populations in Chhattisgarh.
Asiatic Wild Water Buffalo (Bubalus arnee):
| Dimension | Key Details |
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| Common name and scientific name | The species is Asiatic Wild Water Buffalo (wild buffalo), Bubalus arnee. |
| Global distribution | The distribution comprises India, Nepal, Bhutan, Thailand, and Cambodia. |
| India distribution | In India, major populations occur in Assam (Kaziranga National Park), with smaller populations in Meghalaya, Chhattisgarh, and Maharashtra. |
| Population share | India hosts over 90% of the global population, at about 3,500–3,700 individuals. |
| Habitat | The species is found in open grasslands, alluvial plains, and marshes, and may use woodlands for shelter during heat stress or heavy rainfalls. |
| Legal protection in India | The species is listed in Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. |
| IUCN status | The conservation status is Endangered on the IUCN Red List. |
| CITES status | The species is listed in Appendix III of CITES. |