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Indian Bison Fest 2026
March 6 , 2026
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- The second edition of the Indian Bison Fest will be held on 8 March 2026 at Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary in Odisha.
- The festival celebrates the Indian bison, also known as gaur (Bos gaurus), which is the largest bovine species in the world.
- The latest census in January 2026 recorded 848 gaurs in the sanctuary, showing an increase of 190 animals in one year.
- The sanctuary is located near the Hirakud reservoir and is becoming an important gaur conservation area in eastern India.
- The gaur is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List due to habitat loss and hunting.
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