Question

Which one of the following wild animals is not proposed/suggested for reintroduction as Wildlife Management approach?

• A. Great Indian Rhinoceros
• B. Brow‐antlered Deer
• C. The Asiatic Lion
• D. Tiger

Hint:

In conservation biology, "Reintroduction" is a critical tool for species with narrow endemics or single populations (Lion, Sangai, Rhino). Widespread species like Tigers are managed through Restocking or Corridor Protection.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understanding the Question:
The question asks to identify which wild animal is generally not a subject for "reintroduction" as a standard wildlife management approach in the Indian context compared to the other high-profile conservation targets listed.
Detailed Explanation:

• Reintroduction Concept: Reintroduction involves releasing individuals into an area where the species was historically present but has since become extinct.

• Great Indian Rhinoceros: Targeted for reintroduction under programs like "Indian Rhino Vision 2020," moving rhinos from high-density areas (Kaziranga) to areas where they went extinct (Dudhwa, Manas).

• Brow-antlered Deer (Sangai): This species is critically endangered and restricted to a single location (Keibul Lamjao, Manipur). Establishing a "second home" through reintroduction (e.g., to Pumlen Pat) is a primary conservation strategy.

• Asiatic Lion: Currently restricted to the Gir landscape in Gujarat. The Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh was specifically prepared for the reintroduction of the Asiatic Lion to create a second, geographically separated population to prevent extinction from disease or disaster.

• Tiger: While tigers are translocated for restocking (moving a few individuals to an existing population, like in Sariska or Panna after localized extinctions), "reintroduction" as a broad management approach is less commonly suggested for tigers compared to species with highly restricted, single-site populations. Tigers are already widely distributed across various reserves, and management focuses more on habitat connectivity and anti-poaching than on establishing new populations from scratch in completely vacant areas.

Step 2: Final Answer:
The Tiger is the least likely to be categorized as a species requiring a specific "reintroduction" management approach compared to the critically range-restricted others.