Conservation breeding programme for endangered musk deer was never started in India: Report

Category : Wildlife | Location : National  | Posted on 2025-04-29 11:36:45

“There are currently no reports of captive musk deer animals in any recognised zoo, indicating that no breeding programme has been initiated for this species,” Plant Breeding Programmes in Indian Zoos: Assessment and Strategic Actions (2024), released by the Central Zoo Authority (CZA) in December 2024 and accessed by Down To Earth (DTE), notes.

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/wildlife-biodiversity/conservation-breeding-programme-for-endangered-musk-deer-was-never-started-in-india-report