Researchers have confirmed the first-ever sighting of a Hog Deer (Axis porcinus) in the Rajaji Tiger Reserve in Uttarakhand. The species is historically known to inhabit the Terai region but had not been recorded in this specific reserve before. This indicates an expansion of its habitat.
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In which Tiger Reserve was the rare Hog Deer recently sighted for the first time?
Correct Answer: Rajaji Tiger Reserve