Indian Wolves in Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary to be Fitted with Radio Collars
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| Why in News? | Indian wolves in Madhya Pradesh's Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary will be fitted with radio collars for research on their habitat, diet, and behavior. |
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| About | - Three wolves from different packs will be fitted with radio collars after permission from the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA). - A two-year study was started by the State Forest Research Institute, Jabalpur, in February 2024. |
| Objective | To study the wolves' life, food, habitat, daily routine, and co-existence with animals like tigers and leopards. |
| Status of Wolves in MP | - In 2022, Madhya Pradesh ranked first in India with the highest number of wolves (772 out of 3170 wolves in India). |
| Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary | - Largest wildlife sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh, spread over 1197 sq. km across Sagar, Damoh, and Narsinghpur districts. - Located on the banks of the Narmada and Ganges river basins. - Natural habitat of the Indian wolf (Canis lupus pallipes). - Designated as the state's largest sanctuary for wolf conservation in 1975. - Considered suitable for cheetahs and given the status of a Tiger Reserve a year ago. |
| National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) | - Statutory body under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. - Established in 2006 by amending the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. - First meeting held in November 2006. - Significantly contributed to the increase in the number of endangered tigers in India. |