Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve Reintroduced Gaur Population Surpasses 220

Decades after disappearing from Madhya Pradesh's Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, the gaur, or Indian bison, made a successful comeback following conservation efforts. In 2011-12, a herd of 40 gaur was reintroduced from Kanha Tiger Reserve, and the population now stands at over 220. Recognized as the world's largest wild bovine, the gaur is categorized as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List of Species and holds the highest legal protection in India under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. Habitat fragmentation and loss pose ongoing threats to the species across its range.

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