Rare Himalayan Serow spotted in Nainital

-A rare Himalayan Serow, also called Himalayan deer, was spotted in Nainital Town of Uttarakhand on 15 January, 2018.

-The Himalayan Serow falls under the Schedule 1 of the extinct species list of Wildlife

-Due to it’s shrinking habitat and killing for meat, it’s population is decreasing year by year. That is why it is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.

-Himalayan Serow’s scientific name is Capricornis Thar.

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