B.R. Manoj Kumar, T. Ganesh and K.S. Seshadri

Journal for Nature Conservation |  July 26, 2025

Savanna-grassland ecosystems cover approximately 17% of India’s landmass, and only a small proportion of them are protected. Savanna-grassland habitats are critical for the survival of endemic taxa such as the Blackbuck (Antilope cervicapra). Once widespread, Blackbucks now occur in fragmented populations, and ongoing efforts to conserve them have resulted in the creation of protected areas that are often small and isolated.