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Consider the following statements regarding the Himalayan serow. 1. The Himalayan serow, or Capricornis sumatraensis thar, is a subspecies of the mainland serow. 2. Himalayan serow is now been categorized as ‘vulnerable’ in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the Himalayan serow. 1. The Himalayan serow, or Capricornis sumatraensis thar, is a subspecies of the mainland serow. 2. Himalayan serow is now been categorized as ‘vulnerable’ in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Correct Answer Both 1 and 2

The correct answer is Both 1 and 2.

In News - 

  • A Himalayan serow has been sighted for the first time in the Himalayan cold desert region. The animal was spotted near Hurling village in Spiti, Himachal Pradesh. 

Key Points

  • Scientific name: The Himalayan serow, or Capricornis sumatraensis thar, is a subspecies of the mainland serow (Capricornis sumatraensis). Hence statement 1 is correct.
  • Appearance: Himalayan serow resembles a cross between a goat, a donkey, a cow, and a pig. It’s a medium-sized mammal with a large head, thick neck, short limbs, long, mule-like ears, and a coat of dark hair.
  • Distribution: There are several species of serows, and all of them are found in Asia. Himalayan serows are typically found at altitudes between 2,000 meters and 4,000 meters (6,500 to 13,000 feet). They are known to be found in the eastern, central, and western Himalayas, but not in the Trans Himalayan region.
  • Diet: Himalayan serows are herbivores.

Important Points

  • Conservation status:
    • Previously assessed as ‘near threatened’, the Himalayan serow is now been categorized as ‘vulnerable’ in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Hence statement 2 is correct.
    • It is listed under Schedule I of The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, which provides absolute protection.

Additional Information

Why is the sighting of the serow unusual?

  • Serows are generally not found at this altitude, and never before has a serow been seen in the Himalayan cold desert.
  • Wildlife officials believe this particular animal may have strayed into the Spiti valley from the Rupi Bhaba Wildlife Sanctuary in adjoining Kinnaur.

Source - 

https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/its-a-goat-its-a-pig-its-a-serow-explaining-an-unusual-sighting-in-the-spiti-cold-desert-7105007/

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