Recently, a mammal named 'Goral' found in the Himalayan region has been seen in the Valmiki Tiger Reserve.

Recently, a mammal named 'Goral' found in the Himalayan region has been seen in the Valmiki Tiger Reserve.

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Category : Science and Tech Published on: December 14 2023

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  • The scientific name of 'Goral' is Nemorhadus.
  • Recently, a mammal named 'Goral' found in the Himalayan region has been seen in Valmiki Tiger Reserve.
  • It is a bovid species native to the Himalayas.
  • Its appearance is like that of a goat and antelope.
  • This species is found in the Himalayas in Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, southern Tibet and Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh in India.
  • It has been included in the IUCN Red List.
  • Apart from this, it is also listed in Schedule 3 of the Indian Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
  • Its population is declining significantly in India due to habitat loss and hunting.
  • Valmiki Tiger Reserve is the only tiger reserve in Bihar located in the north-western part of West Champaran district of Bihar, bordering Nepal.
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