24-hr waterhole wildlife census begins today across state
Jaipur: Rajasthan's forest department will conduct its annual 24-hour waterhole wildlife census across all forest areas, except in the state's tiger reserves, starting 8am Wednesday.
Chief wildlife warden Shikha Mehra has issued directives for assessment of leopard populations and other wild animals. Preparations, including the setting up of machans (observation towers), have been completed in protected areas such as Jhalana and Amagarh.
The annual exercise involves forest staff, nature enthusiasts, and conservation organisations, who will observe and document wildlife visiting waterholes.
Originally scheduled a month ago, the census was postponed due to the Indo-Pak conflict.
A forest official said, "The census will begin at 8am and run for 24 hours. Volunteers will record the number and species of animals visiting each waterhole. Since all animals require water at least once in 24 hours, this method ensures comprehensive coverage and helps determine wildlife density in specific areas." TNN
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