The document is an attempt to showcase the successful Mega-herbivore reintroduction as a part of a collaborative initiative between the Madhya Pradesh Forest Department and Wildlife Institute of India to reverse local extinction and to establish a viable, free ranging population of gaur (Bos gaurus gaurus) in Sanjay Tiger Reserve, Madhya Pradesh. It highlights the key steps carried out during translocation of gaur, including site feasibility assessment, population viability analysis, construction of enclosures, health monitoring of source population,  training and drills for capture, the detailed process of capture, as well as the subsequent release and monitoring of reintroduced gaur in Sanjay Tiger Reserve."

Citation: Nigam, P., Vishwakarma, R., Bhandari, B., Habib, B., Sen, S., Singh, S. K., Krishnamurthy, L., Dubey A.K. and Chauhan J. S.  (2024) Revival of the Gaur in Sanjay Tiger Reserve, Madhya Pradesh– Technical Report, Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun, India. (Tr. No.2024/19, pp.135).

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We are excited to announce a series of programs in celebration of World Ocean Day, and we would be delighted to have your participation on June 7, 2024.

Expert Talk by Kartik Shanker

Kartik Shanker is a prominent figure in Indian marine conservation, known for his extensive research on Olive Ridley, leatherbacks, and other sea turtles. His work also spans the ecology of frogs, snakes, and fishes. He is the author of the bestseller 'From Soup to Superstar,' which chronicles the history of sea turtle conservation in India, and has written children's books like 'Lori's Magical Mystery.'

He is a founder trustee of the Dakshin Foundation and a faculty member at the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. Additionally, he is an avid traveller and musician.

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