The Indian Barasingha or Swamp Deer, is an endangered species of deer, and can be seen in protected sanctuaries in India. They derive their name from the large antlers of the adult male Barasingha, which may grow to have more than 12 points, hence the translation of its name in Hindi, 12- antlered Deer.

Why is Barasingha called Barasingha?

The Indian Barasingha or Swamp Deer, is an endangered species of deer, and can be seen in protected sanctuaries in India. They derive their name from the large antlers of the adult male Barasingha, which may grow to have more than 12 points, hence the translation of its name in Hindi, 12- antlered Deer.

What is called Barasingha in English?

/bārahasingā/ mn. reindeer countable noun. A reindeer is a type of deer that lives in northern areas of Europe, Asia, and America.

What do swamp deer eat?

Marsh deer are herbivores and a majority of their diet consists of aquatic plants. They also enjoy eating aquatic flowers and shrubs that grow in the swamps and the floating mats. Their diet also changes between the dry season and the flood season.

Is Barasingha found in Maharashtra?

Barasingha is the state animal of the Indian states of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.

Is Barasingha and sambar same?

Though they both are from same family of ‘even-toed ungulates’, they are differ from each other. The antlers of Barasingha are wide-open, whereas those of Sambhar deer are more curved. The fully grown Sambhar deer have 4 to 8 branches on antlers. However, Barasingha have 12 or more branches on their antlers.

When was hunting of Barasingha banned?

1954
The situation became so serious that the Madhya Pradesh government had to put a ban on barasingha hunting in 1954.

How many Barasingha are there in India?

Hard ground swamp deer (Barasingha or Rucervus duvaucelii), the state animal of Madhya Pradesh, is seeing a revival in the Kanha National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR) after having been perilously close to extinction for a long time. The species now numbers 800, after five decades of persistent conservation work.

How many Barasingha are left in the world?

Do big bucks live in swamps?

Whitetails aren’t amphibious, so in order for them to use a swamp there needs to be some high ground. Oak islands are a favorite hotspot of mine to locate big bucks because they will use these areas for both bedding and feeding, often staying put for days without leaving these sanctuaries during daylight hours.

In which year the hunting of Barasingha was banned?

What is Mlavu in Malayalam?

The staff refer to her as ‘mlavu’, Malayalam for deer.

How many Sambar deer are left in India?

Each year, about 130 permits are offered for the three-day hunt. This maintains a sambar population of 70–100 individuals.