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The Kashmir stag (Cervus elaphus hanglu) also called hangul is a subspecies of Red Deer native to northern India.

Description

This deer has a light rump patch without including the tail. Its coat color is brown with a speckling to the hairs. The inner sides of the buttocks are grayish white, followed by a line on the inner sides of the thighs and black on the upper side of the tail. Each antler consists of five tines. The beam is strongly curved inward, while the brow and bez tines are usually close together and above the burr. Kashmir Geographic Eco-Coop. Limited, KGECL, J&K a registered environmental and volunteer organisation has setup the theme project i.e, Hangul Conservation Programme (HCP), with the SAVE HANGUL CAMPAIGN. The mejestic Hangul or Kashmiri Stag (cervus elaphus hanglu) ia a powerful symbol of the very future of our Kashmir. Kashmiri Stag or Hangul is now only spotted within 141 Sq. Km of the Dachigham National Park, outskirts of Srinagar of Kashmir Valley and its population reduced to less than 200. In early 1990's alone at least 400 Kashmiri Stag have been killed. It has been reported to list the death of at least Six members of this extremely rare specie between February 28 and March 6, 2003. If true, nothing can be more shocking. The Hangul was known to be in a uncertain status and was listed in the IUCN Red Data Book. " If the government doesn't wake up from its slumber and take emergency measures, the last ofthe hangul may been seen in another five years," a wildlife officer, who was part of the recent census. Let us come forward to save the endangered Hangul which is caling us, SAVE ME.

Distribution and ecology

This deer lives in groups of two to 18 individuals in dense riverine forests, high valleys, and mountains of the Kashmir valley and northern Chamba in Himachal Pradesh. In Kashmir, it's found in Dachigam National Park at elevations of 3,035 meters.
   The Save Hangul Campaign will focus on conservation, lobbying, discussions, debates, conferences, summit, talks, video screenings and many more at our summer capital, SRINAGAR. The Campaign will be the first of such events for the protection of an endangered Species in our state.
   We are looking for eco-volunteers for the Hangul Conservation Programme (HCP) to assist and help us in this bold venture. Volunteers won't receive any remuneration, but that'll be rewarded for their contribution.
   Also, the Save Hangul Campaign, KGECL®, J&K will provide a good opportunity to watch documentaries, films and interaction with Wildlife Photographers, Environmentalists, Wildlife Experts, Eco-Volunteers, Students, Enviro-Journalists and many other great personalities. Applicants with keen interest in the Adventure, Wildlife, Environmental Conservation and theatre drama or other art streams will be preferred.
   Those who remain with us for the whole campaign will be offered a membership, certificate of participation and other relevant literature.

Threats and conservation

These deer once numbered from about 5,000 animals in the beginning of the 20th century. Unfortunately, they were threatened, due to habitat destruction, over-grazing by domestic livestock, and poaching. This dwindled to as low as 150 animals by 1970. However, the state of Jammu & Kashmir, along with the IUCN and the WWF prepared a project for the protection of these animals. It became known as Project Hangul. This brought great results and the population increased to over 340 by 1980. KGECL®, J&K has setup the theme project, the Save Hangul Campaign.
   The majestic Hangul or Kashmir Stag (cervus elaphus hanglu) is a powerful symbol of the very future of Kashmir.
   The Hangul was known to be in a precarious status and was listed in the IUCN Red Data Book. Previously plentiful in the hills and mountains around the beautiful Vale of Kashmir in northwestern India on the Pakistan border, the Hangul had been hunted for sport from earliest times. The decline in numbers of the Hangul had been noted by naturalists from as early as the 1800s.
   Much of the earlier published material was by the distinguished E. P. Gee, a member of the Bombay Natural History Society. Shortly before the expedition was mounted, Fiona Guinness and Tim Clutton-Brock, both noted deer experts, had visited Kashmir and had gathered some useful field data, which confirmed that Hangul numbers were at a dangerously low level.
   Scientifically known as Cervus elaphus hanglu, Hangul is the only surviving race of the Red Deer family of Europe in the sub-continent. The animal is battling for its survival in its last bastion—they are now scattered within 141 sq km of the Dachigam National Park located on foothills of Zabarwan range on the outskirts of Srinagar. Known for its magnificent antlers with 11 to 16 points, hangul was once distributed widely in the mountains of Kashmir. During early ‘90s, their number was believed to be about 3,000-5,000.
   Many old-timers recall with nostalgia the hordes of Hanguls that they'd see roaming around in the Dachigam sanctuary at the outskirts of Srinagar. It would be an enjoyable sight against the perfect grand setting of high peaks and deep forests. No more such impressive spectacles are visible. The latest census conducted by the State Wild Life Protection Department has recorded a sharp decline in the Hangul population in and around Dachigam. It has been reported to list the death of at least six members of this extremely rare specie between February 28 and March 6, 2003. If true, nothing can be more shocking. The number of 143 animals with only 17 males noticed at the start of the week-long survey had dropped to 137 at its conclusion. It is a pathetic figure compared to its population of 2000 in 1947 that, according to a previous finding, had come down to a distressing 170 in the beginning of 2003.
   All these efforts will serve their purpose only if human greed is curbed. Since the animals are not falling prey to any disease or accident it's logical to conclude that they're being poached by persons who have scant regard for the preservation and development of wild life. In this context it's quite relevant to note that not everybody has access to Dachigam it's virtually closed for the ordinary citizens unlike the similar sanctuaries elsewhere in the country. It shouldn't be difficult, therefore, to identify the culprits and bring them to book. The sanctuary's special status is evident from the fact that the topmost political functionary controls the entry to its sole guest house located in captivating surroundings.
   Five decades ago Kashmir could boast of having around 2000 animals. The decline in their number reflects the indifference of the people and the authorities towards this beautiful animal. Let us come forward to save the endangered Hangul which is calling us, Save Me I Am Dying!.Further Information
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