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Black
Buck
The
Pride of Ganjam
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Population
Of Black Bucks : The Population
of Black Bucks for last 5 years are given below:
Year
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Male
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Female
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Young
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Total
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2004
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212
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487
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87
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786
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2006
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306
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664
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131
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1101
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2008
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411
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1123
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138
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1672
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2011
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544
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1414
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223
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2181
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2015
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1166
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2086
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554
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3806
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Its Morphology : Black Buck is a medium sized antelope, which stands about 80cm at the shoulder and
weights about 40 Kg .They are sexually dimorphic .The males at their initial
stage are brown without horns .However their secretion of sexual hormone, males
develop a pair of un branched “Cork screw” horns on each side on head and change their body color to elegant Black. The beautiful spiral horns {never
shed like deer’s antler) may grow up to 50cm.The color of the body coat is light yellow in young and
females. As the male grown older, the
dorsal body colour turns in to black. Males have a pronounced postorbital gland
Which exude pungent sticky secretion.
HABITAT :The area covered under black buck habitat comes under
the jurisdiction of Aska Range of
Ghumusar South Division and Aska and Buguda Tahasil of Bhanjanagar Revinue Sub
–Division under Ganjam District and is situated with in the longitude 19-38’N
to 19-51’N and latitude84-39’E to 84-08’E
The Black Buck habitat covers about 60% cultivated
lands/cropped fields ,15% rocky elevations ,10% man made houses and roads , 8%
forest covers, 5% water bodies and 2% horticulture forms and waste lands
Food
Black Bucks live on fresh tender leaves , grass , crops cereals vegetables and leaves
of shrubs and trees. They feed for a along time, select succulent grasses,
tender shoots of crops and plants ,which
help them to maintain water balance in their bodies . They can survive without
drinking water for a day to week
Movement
patterns : Black Bucks are generous in nature their movement depends upon the following factors
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Availability
of fresh vegetation
Availability
of water
Human
Interference
HERD
STRUCTURE AND SOCIAL GROUPING : The
social organization of Black buck s are catagorised in to the following groups:
1. Mixed herd formed by males and females of different
age groups
2. Harem herd or territorial herd with one territorial male and females with all age
groups
3. Bachelor herd of all male members
4. Herd of all female groups
5. Lone adult male(Wandering )
BREEDING : Black
Bucks breed in all seasons but main rut takes place between February to may.
The gestation period is about 5-6 Months. Females of about two years old and
above can give birth to young ones
Life
Span : The
Normal life span of Black buck is about 12-15 years
THREAT TO BLACK BUCKS
1 The young ones
fall pray to a number of predators such as Wolf, Hyena , Jackal , Pythons, ,Wild
pigs , feral dogs, etc
2 Some die in
road accidents while crossing the roads
3 Some also die due
to infighting among them.
4 Man made causes
like Encroachment, Newly made roads, Speed vehicles,Dense plantation near habitat. Preparing
for pet.
5 Killing by
poachers for meat and skin.
Contribution
of local community for protection and conservation :Villagers
of local areas are practically involved in in the protection of the Black buck
in the vicinity of their villagers. In case of any death or injury to black buck the
villagers immediately bring to the notice of local forest personal and help
them to transport the injured animals to local veterinary hospital for
treatment.
Besides in the year 2005 one Black Buck Management committee,
was formed by involving some Wild animal lovers of the concerned villages for
the protection of Black bucks.
FACILITIES
AVAILABLE FOR CONSERVATION OF BLACK BUCK HABITAT
Watch tower : –A Watch tower is available at Bhetanai Habitat to see the
Black Bucks .
Salt lick : Two salt licks are available one at Bhetanoi. Another watch Tower at Ramanda Watch
Tower.
PROTECTION
01. Better protection of black Buck population is achieved
mainly due to public consciousness and involvement of wild animal lovers.
02. Ghumusar South Forest Division(Govt of Orissa)
Contact Us :
Mr.Kailash Ch Maharana ,
Chairman , Maitri Club ,College square Aska ,Ganjam Orissa India -761111
Email : maitriclub@yahoo.com , Cell : 91+ 9439961877 , WhatsApp - 91 + 9861419038
