Asia's first ‘Gyps Vulture Reintroduction Programme' in Haryana

Q.  Asia's first ‘Gyps Vulture Reintroduction Programme' has been launched in
- Published on 06 Jun 16

a. Haryana
b. Himachal Pradesh
c. Madhya Pradesh
d. Chhatisgarh

ANSWER: Haryana
 
  • Asia’s first ‘Gyps Vulture Reintroduction Programme’ has been launched at the Jatayu Conservation Breeding Centre at Pinjore, Haryana.
  • Two Himalayan Griffons were released as a symbol of launch of the program. These two have been in captivity for over 10 years and have been in the aviary with resident Gyps vultures. These birds were wing-tagged and were leg-ringed for identification.
  • Diclofenac is a pain killer drug given to cattle which can kill birds. When vultures feed on the carcasses of animals with Diclofenac, they also die.
  • Later the drug was banned by the government.

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