Friday, 31 March 2023 | PNS | RAMNAGAR
Delegates of the G20 Chief Science Advisers Roundtable (CSAR) visited the Corbett tiger reserve before their departure on Thursday. The delegates were able to spot a tiger, elephants, sambar, spotted deer, hornbill, yellow throated marten and other avian fauna and biodiversity while on a safari in the Bijrani zone. After returning from the safari, they were acquainted with various techniques and equipment used in wildlife rescue and rehabilitation.
Screening of short films on the history of Corbett, its mega fauna and various initiatives taken up by the Forest department was also arranged for the delegates. The programme concluded with the interaction of the delegates with the trained elephants of Corbett tiger reserve during which they were also informed about the training and handling of the pachyderms.
