Rare Himalayan Serow spotted in Spiti

Himachal Pradesh Geography and Environment

Himalayan Serow, a goat antelope, was sighted and captured in a camera by the state wildlife wing for the first time in Spiti valley.
The near-threatened Himalayan Serow had almost disappeared from the cold desert.
It was spotted at Hurling village in Spiti valley of Lahaul-Spiti district, much to the delight of wildlife officials. The officials have captured the movement of this rare animal in the camera near a stream where it was grazing. It fled soon after sensing human movement.
Himalayan Serow is included under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, and its hunting is prohibited.
It is also listed among the endangered species by the International Union for Conservation for Nature.
It was an extremely shy animal and its habitat was dense forests.
Only in winter its sighting was possible when it migrated to lower elevations, he said.
Archana Sharma, Principal Chief Conservator, Wildlife Department, congratulated the officials and directed them to ensure the protection of this rare animal.
She said Himalayan Serow was earlier spotted at Great Himalayan National Park, Kullu, and in Chamba district.