Experts Discuss Potential Wolf Habitat Development in Hadoti
Kota, October 3: As part of the 72nd Wildlife Week celebrations, a nature walk was organised on Saturday at Garadia Mahadev, a biodiversity-rich area of Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve. Around 200 wildlife enthusiasts, including specially-abled children from the Deaf and Mute Child Development Centre and students from various colleges, participated enthusiastically in the forest visit.
Seminar Focuses on Wolf Conservation
A seminar on wolf conservation was organised by Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve. The session was led by T. Mohanraj, Field Director of Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve and Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife), Kota, along with Muthu S., Deputy Conservator of Forests, Mukundra National Park.
Discussion on Indian Grey Wolf and Conservation Challenges
The keynote speaker, Dr. Dharmendra Khandal, spoke in detail about the behaviour and natural habitat of the Indian Grey Wolf, the impact of human activities on wolves, and the current challenges related to their conservation.
He said that around 16 per cent of the country’s total wolf population is found in Rajasthan.
Potential Wolf Habitat in Hadoti Discussed
Dr. Khandal also shared information on various aspects of wolf conservation and research. He discussed a framework for developing potential wolf habitats in the forest areas of Hadoti.
He stressed the need to identify natural habitats, study wolf behaviour and undertake scientific research for their effective conservation.
Wildlife Experts and Students Participate
Around 200 participants, including Deputy Conservator of Forests (Wildlife), Kota, Pramod Dhakad; Dr. Sudhir Gupta; Assistant Conservators of Forests; forest department officials and staff; professors and researchers from various universities and colleges; students; and wildlife enthusiasts, attended the seminar.
