Asian Wild Water-Buffalo (Bubalus arnee)

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A legal home for the buffalo

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Kishor Rithe, president of the Satpuda Foundation, says he has heard of naxalites urging local people to save wildlife and the forests. If so, it is one more positive move towards reinstating this majestic animal in its original habitat.

Maharashtra sees rise in buffalo population

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Gadchiroli, Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis, Sironcha, Kolamarka Conservation Reserve, Wildlife Sanctuary Two male wild buffaloes at the Udanti Tiger Reserve in Chhattisgarh - Kishore Rithe

Now, the state government is considering a proposal to upgrade Kolamarka to a wildlife sanctuary or a tiger reserve for a higher degree of protection.

This was discussed at the meeting of the Maharashtra state wildlife board which met under chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday. Experts said once the numbers were increased to a comfortable level, captive breeding at the proposed Gorewada international zoo could also be considered. These buffaloes could also be used to improve the quality of domestic breeds as buffaloes form a major share of milk production in India.

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