Daltonganj: A group of 29 deer has been translocated from Bhagwan Birsa Biological Park in Ormanjhi, Ranchi, to the Palamu Tiger Reserve (PTR) in Latehar district.
Kumar Ashish, deputy director of PTR's south division, stated that the relocation was conducted in two phases on November 18 and 19. “We first transported 10 male deer on November 18 using our multi-lakh air-conditioned BOMA truck,” said Ashish. The initial transfer of male deer was strategic, as they wanted to assess how more agile and active males would respond to surface transport.
The six-hour journey from Ormanjhi to Bareysarn range's Teno grassland (compartment number 9) proceeded smoothly. Following the successful first transfer, 19 female deer were transported the next day. All 29 deer have been released into the Teno grassland, a location which is well-guarded, ensuring wildlife safety. The BOMA truck, equipped with two chambers and CCTV cameras for monitoring, was deliberately not filled to capacity to prevent conflicts among the animals. Though the truck can accommodate 22 deer, smaller groups were transported to ensure safe passage.