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Endangered Sangai , Hog deer population slightly increased, says Minister

Imphal, May 12 (UNI) The population of Sangai, the brow antlered deer has reached 260 while that of Hog deer has touched 270, according to Manipur Environment Minister Irengbam Hemochandra.
"The Sangai which is found only at Keibul Lamjao, Loktak lake, Bishenpur district is a critically endangered species and the government is trying hard to protect it," he said.
The population of Sangai and Hog Deer were 204 and 212 in the last census respectively.
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