Tamil Nadu sanctions ₹1.3 crore to save Bengal foxes and golden jackals
GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Species, protected areas & wetlands· Prelims·
In-situ and ex-situ conservation strategies: a relevant GS3 Environment and Ecology case study.
Why in news
The Tamil Nadu government sanctioned ₹1.3 crore to implement a conservation plan for Bengal foxes and golden jackals following a study by the Advanced Institute for Wildlife Conservation (AIWC).
Background
The Tamil Nadu government allocated ₹1.3 crore for a conservation plan targeting Bengal foxes and golden jackals. The project includes identifying critical habitats, controlling poaching, and establishing a captive breeding centre at Salem Zoo.
Facts for Prelims
- FactTamil Nadu government sanctioned ₹1.3 crore for fox and jackal conservation
- BodyAdvanced Institute for Wildlife Conservation (AIWC) conducted the population study
- PlaceSalem Zoo is the proposed site for the captive breeding centre
- EnvironmentThe conservation plan targets Bengal foxes and golden jackals
Prelims practice question
Which zoo is proposed as the site for the captive breeding centre for Bengal foxes and golden jackals?
- (a)Vrindavan_Zoo
- (b)Nilgiri_Zoo
- (c)Aranya_Zoo
- (d)Salem Zoo
Show answer
Answer: (d) Salem Zoo — The note specifies that Salem Zoo is the proposed site for the captive breeding centre.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the importance of captive breeding and habitat identification in ensuring the survival of endangered native species in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Ecological balance: Maintaining predator-prey dynamics through population stabilization
- Enforcement gap: Addressing poaching threats in identified critical habitats
- Institutional synergy: Collaboration between state governments and wildlife research institutes
Keywords: In-situ conservation · Ex-situ conservation · Biodiversity preservation · Habitat restoration · Poaching mitigation
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