Environment and Biodiversity
Sarus Crane Population Census
The population of Sarus cranes in Uttar Pradesh is rising, according to the latest summer census conducted on June 20–21, 2024. It counted 19,918 Sarus cranes, an increase of 396 from last year’s count.
- Survey highlighted that the Etawah Forest Division recorded the highest number of Sarus cranes at 3,289, an increase of 500, while the Mau Forest Division spotted six Sarus cranes for the first time in a decade.
- In U.P., Sarus crane numbers have witnessed a consistent upward trend over the years: from 17,329 in 2021 to 19,188 in 2022, 19,522 in 2023, and ....