Re-introduction of Indian Spotted Chevrotain (Moschiola indica)

The goal of the program is the re-establishment of persistent populations of Indian spotted chevrotain in the forests of Telangana, where they were historically present but wherefrom they have been extirpated and to increase the probability of persistence in forests where their numbers are in decline. The program should operate in three phases: the establishment phase, the growth phase and the regulation phase, each with its own set of objectives and actions. Continuous post release monitoring is essential for the identification of phase transition.

The Amrabad Tiger Reserve

Mouse Deer

IUCN guidelines for reintroductions and other conservation translocations - followed as per the pre-& soft release protocol.
In collaboration with CCMB.
Reintroduction: The Pre-Soft Releasing of Mouse deer started on 12.09.17. Till now, 16 mouse deer batches monitored and released into the wild habitat. Summer months avoided.
Ideal ratio of male: female- 2:6.
The animal’s night time activity is monitored daily with 8 Nos of CC Cameras and 24 Nos trap cameras inside and outside the enclosure
Committee : Field Director, Amrabad Tiger Reserve circle , Director, Nehru Zoological Park and Project Scientist, LACONES.
Initially four phases, but presently done in three phases –