January 9, 2026 2:08 PM
MP to Receive Wild Water Buffaloes, Rhinos, and Cobras from Assam in Exchange for Tigers, Crocodiles
In a significant move for wildlife conservation, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav met Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in Guwahati, finalising an inter-state agreement for the exchange of wild animals. The pact aims to enhance biodiversity in both states and reintroduce species that have become locally extinct in certain regions. Under the agreement, Assam will translocate 50 wild water buffaloes to Madhya Pradesh over the next three years, in phased groups. In addition, a ...