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#OnThisDay: #GoaLiberationDay is observed on December 19 every year in India...
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Today, let’s shed some light on our majestic species of the month: The Indian Bison – Gaur – a species of particular significance to the state of Goa.
Wonder why?
This is Goa’s state animal
The Gaur, or Indian Bison (Bos gaurus)
STATUS
IUCN: Vulnerable
Indian Wildlife Protection Act, 1972: Schedule-I
These massive beasts play an important role in maintaining a natural ecological balance to their surroundings. However, their populations are currently under threat due to human activity.
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