Wild Buffalo : State Animal of Chhattisgarh

Special covers on Wild Buffalo  

The Asiatic Wild Buffalo (Bubalus arnee) is a globally endangered species and is accorded the highest level of protection under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 of India. The current wild buffalo population in Chhattisgarh is restricted to Indravati National Park and Udanti Wildlife Sanctuary with fewer than 50 individuals recorded. Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) has been working for the last 14 years with the Chhattisgarh Forest Department to recover the population of the state animal of Chhattisgarh and the above special cover was released on the occasion of the 67th Wildlife Week 2019  to sensitize the local populace and  instill pride in their state animal. This scheme is supported by ORACLE (2016- till date). more info at : https://www.wti.org.in/projects/central-india-wild-buffalo-conservation-project/

- Suresh R. - Bangalore