Kashmir stag or hangul

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Hangul

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Introduction

Kashmir Stag is commonly known as hangul. It is largely found in Jammu and Kashmir in India. Kashmir Stag is the State Animal of Jammu and Kashmir. They are the sub species of Red Deer. This species with the zoological name Cervus elanphus hanglu falls under the genus Cervus.

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Physical Structure

The Kashmir Stag is a very handsome member of the red deer species. Kashmir Stag has a long head with a narrow muzzle. Its head and body length measures about 2130 to 2286 mm. Male deer weighs about 200-300 kilograms. Female deer weighs about 100-150 kilograms. Hangul can grow up to 120-140centimeters in height. It lives for 15 to 20 years

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Distribution and Habitat

In India it is endemic and mostly found are limited to the the Dachigam Sanctuary in Jammu and Kashmir, with some scattered population in other parts of the State and in Gamagal Sanctuary of Himachal Pradesh.

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Food Habits

In natural habitat, it feeds on flowers, leaves, and tender shoots of shrubs.

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Population

During 1940's population of the hangul was believed to be about 3500-5500. These were numbered more than about 5000 in the 20th century. Due to many threats it was drastically reduced into just 150 by 1970. Along with the IUCN and WWF many steps were taken to improve their population and by 1970 it just increased to about 340 in Jammu & Kashmir.

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Threads to Kashmir Stag

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1. Grazing: Grazing continues to a limiting factor preventing hangul from full exploitation of its habitat. The alpine meadows during summer months are occupied by large herds of herbivores. Because of these disturbances, the deer no longer migrate to other areas.

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2. Fuel wood and timber extraction: Vast forest areas are now being razed down for fuel wood and timber extraction. This limits the available food for the Kashmir stag during the harsh winter times.

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3. Predation: brown bear, snow leopard, leopard and Himalayan black bear are it’s main predators

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4. Grass Cutting: The locals tend to cut much grass for their domestic animals at the cost of the food of the Kashmir stag.

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Threads to Kashmir Stag• 6. Climate change: Due to

high population explosion and heavy pressure of tourists visiting the valley, the Dachigam National Park itself has caused a significant decline in hangul population. Contamination of high altitude water bodies is another factor of concern.

5. Climate change: Due to high population explosion and heavy pressure of tourists visiting the valley, the Dachigam National Park itself has caused a significant decline in hangul population. Contamination of high altitude water bodies is another factor of concern.

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CONSERVATION STRATEGY

• The state government has initiated the following steps on war footing for the conservation of hangul:

• Enforcement of J&K Wildlife Protection Act, 1978.

• Antipoaching squads at strategic points.

• Grazing strictly regulated. Habitat conditions have been improved in the naturally occurring ecosystem of the protected areas.

• Participatory management and awareness programmes were launched to restore the status of wildlife in the valley.

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BIBLIOGRAPHY

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kashmir_stag

relivearth.com/endangered-species/kashmir-stag-hangul/

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