Rare musk deer spotted in north Kashmir

Found in injured condition, animal dies despite efforts to save it A Kashmir musk deer was spotted in the north Kashmir forests in an injured condition on Wednesday. Also known as ‘vampire deer’, the animal was found in Baderkhal forests in the Wadipora area of Handwara in north Kashmir by some locals. Despite strenuous efforts by the wildlife and forest officials, the rare animal could not be saved. The animal was in bad condition and had predator injuries, said a forest official. Soon after it was spotted by locals, the…

Read More