Which one of the following protected areas is well-known for the conservation of a sub-species of the Indian swamp deer (Barasingha) that thrives well on hard ground and is exclusively graminivorous?
✓ Correct answer: a) Kanha National Park
ExplanationKanha National Park is located in Madhya Pradesh’s Mandla and Balaghat districts.It officially introduced a mas- cot, “Bhoorsingh the Barasingha”.Kanha National Park (Mandla and Balaghat districts, Madhya Pradesh) is home to the Hard Ground Barasingha, also known as the Swamp Deer(Rucervus duvaucelii).They are exclusively graminivorous, meaning their diet consists solely of grasses.It is the state animal of Madhya Pradesh and is only found in the Kanha Tiger Reserve.Tiger, Leopard, Dhole, Bear, Gaur, and Indi- an Python are some of the other species discovered.Evergreen Sal forests are the most famous feature (Shorea Robusta) of Kanha National Park’s flora.The Indian Swamp Deer (Rucervus duvaucelii), also known as Barasingha, is a large herbivorous mammal primarily found in India, with some populations in Nepal and Bangladesh.It is known for its distinctive long, branched antlers and yellow- ish-brown coat.The species is graminivorous, thriving on grass- es in wetlands, marshes, and floodplains.The Hard Ground Barasingha, a subspecies, is notably found in Kanha National Par
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