Rare Sub-species of Hog Deer
Researchers at Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Dehradun have discovered in India an endangered sub-species of hog deer (Axis porcinus annamiticus), earlier believed to be confined to the eastern part of central Thailand.
About Sub-Species
The research reported the presence of a small population of hog deer in Keibul Lamjao National Park (KLNP), Manipur.
Hog Dear
Description
The population genetically resembles A. p. annamiticus. The study indicates that the western limit of hog deer is Manipur; not central Thailand as believed. The hog deer or Pada is an endangered species in the IUCN Red List and is protected under ....
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