THIS IS A PPT DONE ON BLACKBUCK AND THE NEED OF THE HOUR TO SAVE THEM

1. BLACKBUCK
One of the endangered species

2. CONTENTS
• INTRODUCTON
• SPECIFIC ATTRCTIVE CHARACTERS
• WHY IS IT ENDANGERED?
• PREVENTIVE MEASURES
• ACTIVE MEASURES BY GOVERNMENT
• WHAT TO DO AS A STUDENT?
• CASE STUDY
• FURTHER REFERENCES

3. INTRODUCTION
• The blackbuck which is also known as
the INDIAN ANTELOPE is the sole
extent member of it’s kind.
• The blackbuck inhabits grassy plains.
Due to their regular need of water,
they prefer areas where water is
perennially available.
• At the beginning of the 20th century
there were thousands of antelopes in
India. Let’s see why?

4. BLACKBUCK AT THE VERGE OF
EXTINCTION
• These animals reproduce
two young ones in a year
and carry their baby for
six months. Only the
territorial male
blackbucks reproduce in
order to defend their
territories which can be
as small as 20 acres.

5. SPECIFIC ATTRACTIONS OF POACHERS
• The most striking feature of blackbucks is
the long, spiralling horns of the adult male
which have ridges from the base to almost
the tips. They can grow as long as 20-24
inches. The longest horns on record
measure more than 28 inches!
• Both male and females have white patches
around their eyes, on their inner legs,
mouth, underside, and on the rump.

6. WHY ARE THESE ENDANGERED?
• Open areas are a primary requirement for the growth
of the blackbuck population As more and more open areas
are taken in for construction or are fenced, there is a severe
lack of space.
Construction work creates massive ruckus in habitable zones
of the blackbuck which disturbs the animal population.

7. • Stray dogs can kill off young fawns. Keeping the
number of dogs in check is a necessity to protect
blackbucks.
• Automobiles and the increasing number of vehicles
is another problem for the animals as they can get
killed by speeding cars.
• Species of grass which are sprayed with pesticides
are also a big problem and may even kill them.

8. STEPS TAKEN TO SAVE BLACK BUCKS
• Since blackbucks (Antelope cervicapra) are considered as
endangered species, efforts are being made to protect and conserve
them in the natural habitat.
• To protect the reducing population of blackbucks, adequate
measures are being taken at the Vallanad Blackbuck Sanctuary in
Tuticorin district.
• To monitor its movements and stave off any danger or disturbance,
three watch towers had been erected at various places in the
sanctuary, said Dinkar Kumar,forest officer

9. To protect an endangered species in an isolated habitat,
special care has to be taken. The isolated habitat status
makes them all the more vulnerable, unless habitat is
maintained according to their survival needs.
If we improve their habitat, it will improve chances of
survival on earth too.

10. GOVERNMENT MEASURES
• The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 is an Act of
the Parliament of India enacted for protection
of plants and animal species. Before
1972, India only had five designated national
parks.
• Among other reforms, the Act established
schedules of protected plant and animal
species; hunting or harvesting these species
was largely outlawed.

11. • Wildlife Crime Control Bureau has been established
for control of illegal trade in wildlife, including
endangered species.
• Protected Areas, National Parks and Sanctuaries all
over the country have been created as per the
provisions of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 to
provide better protection to wildlife, including
threatened species and their habitat.

12. ROLE OF GOVERNMENT
IN CONSERVATION OF
WILDLIFE
• WILDLIFE PROTECTION ACT 1972
• PROJECT TIGER 1972-73
• FOREST PROTECTION ACT 1980-88
• ANTI POACHING AGENCIES
• STATE WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT
• STATE FOREST DEPARTMENT
• MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND
FOREST AND FOREST ARMY POLICE
• BODER SECURITY FORCE
• COAST GUARDS
• WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETY

13. WHAT AS STUDENTS CAN WE DO?
There is so much we can be doing to protect these animals and
vulnerable species from extinction, but we must take these changes
now:
• Educate your family about endangered species in your area.
• Recycle and buy sustainable product.
• Grow native plants.
• Reduce your water consumption.
• Increase your personal footprint.
• Do not buy plastic products.
• Pressure your civil servants.
• Volunteer your time to protect the wildlife in your area.

14. • Do not purchase products from companies that are
known polluters.
• Get in touch with your fish and game department.
• Black out the black market.
• Herbicides and pesticides are hazardous pollutants that
affect wildlife at many levels.

15. CASE STUDY
• Abdul Rashid Slim Khan, credited as Actor Salman
Khan, was accused for poaching a blackbuck in the
year 1998 during the shoot of his film.
• He along with his co actors, Saif Ali Khan, Tabu,
Sonali Bendre and Neelam[ as recognized by the
witness ] allegedly hunted down two blackbucks in
Kankani village of Rajasthan on September, 1998 .
And were sued by the Bishnoi Committee members
in October, 1998.

16. CONCLUSION
• NO ONE KILLED THE DEER
• The key witness went missing, and
the pellets recovered from the
vehicle used for hunting did not
match Salman Khan’s licensed gun.
So, the Jodhpur High Court
acquitted him by giving him the
benefit of doubt .
• There is an old saying, which goes,
“ The victim dies, his relatives die,
accused dies of old age, but the
case still continues”.

17. THANK YOU FOR SEEING THOSE
SLIDES FILLED WITH STUFF
BUT LET’S NOT ONLY TAKE IT
AS A REPORT BUT WORK ON IT
AND REGAIN EVERY ANIMAL
WE’RE LOOSING…..

18. Every animal has the right to live……….