Management of Free Ranging Animals (Herbivores)

Cheetal, the spotted deer	Sambhar

Free ranging animals, such as; Cheetal, Sambhar, Blackbuck, Blue bull etc. are unique features of Van Vihar. There are no enclosures for them except the outer boundaries of Van Vihar.

Normally the grass and other plant species growing in Van Vihar are sufficient for these herbivores. However, in summer when the grass is scarce, green fodder produced in the fodder farm and wheat husk procured from the market is provided as a supplement.