Diversity: In a 1st, scientific assessment of animal species at PTR in Jharkhand

IN a first, Rapid Faunal Survey is being conducted in Palamu Tiger Reserve (PTR) to identify the micro and small animals.

- MUKESH RANJAN @Ranchi

According to PTR officials, it will help in assessing the diversity of animals present there and plan accordingly.

A rapid faunal survey is a scientific assessment of the animal species in a specific area. It uses a variety of techniques to collect data about the species, including observations, sampling, and data analysis.

GIS expert Manish Bakshi said that a joint team of PTR and Zoological Survey of India has been roped for the job since August last year which is expected to be concluded by April this year. They will compile a joint report of the survey conducted in all three seasons and submit it to the PTR official, he said.