Over 1,700 migratory birds found dead under mysterious circumstances at Pong Dam sanctuary in Himachal
Over 1700 migratory birds in Himachal Pradesh s famous Pong Dam sanctuary were found dead under mysterious circumstances.
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UPDATED: January 3, 2021 20:04 IST
Most of the bird deaths were reported in Jagmoli and Guglada areas of Dhameta and Nagrota Surian forest beats.
Over 1700 migratory birds in Himachal Pradesh s famous Pong Dam sanctuary were found dead under mysterious circumstances and this has left the authorities worried. Most of the bird deaths were reported in Jagmoli and Guglada areas of Dhameta and Nagrota Surian forest beats.
Deputy Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) Hamirpur Division Rahul Rohane told India Today that 15 samples collected from various locations have been sent to Indian Veterinary Research Institute in Uttar Pradesh s Bareily, Northern Regional Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (NRDDL)in Jalandhar and High-Security Animal Disease Laboratory
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Most of these birds reach the lake every year from Central Asia, Siberia, Mongolia and Tibet.
State minister for forests and wildlife Rakesh Pathania confirmed on Wednesday that the wildlife teams which visited the lake two days back have reported killing of 413 birds, including bar-headed geese and common teal.