India, April 22 -- Local supply of drinking water will prevent them from wandering into human habitats & become vulnerable to poaching

This summer will probably be a little more bearable for the endangered blackbucks of Bihar's Bhojpur, Buxar and Rohtas districts, as they will not have to travel long distances in search of water under the scorching sun.

Forest officials in the districts, which forms the antelope's natural habitat, have been directed to ensure the over two dozen waterholes are filled with water using tankers.

Hundreds of blackbucks roam freely near the forest and riverine belts of these districts as well as the neighbouring Kaimur district in search of water and food. They are categorised as 'endangered' in the Red List...