Space problem for spotted-deer

Malda, Aug 16: The Divisional Forest Officer of Malda has requested the Conservator of Forests to shift 50 spotted-deers from the Adina Deer Park due to lack of space.

A recent count showed that more than 100 deers were living in the park while the permitted number is only 40. It is feared by the forest officials that the animals might die of starvation. Their fear not seems to be unfounded because six spotted-deers have already perished in March, 2005.

According to the DFO, the cost of feeding the animals is among one of the crucial problems, also, the road to the park was in a bad state. She said that Rs 6 lakhs is spent every year on food for the animals.

She plans to expand the area of the park to accommodate more of the spotted species and divide the park into four compartments for better management. A plan to build a bungalow in the park to attract more tourists is also under way

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