In Kashmir, at the Dachigam National Park held a simple gathering where field staff pledged to protect the state animal, the Kashmir stag, popularly known as Hangul, which is nearing extinction.

Recent research suggests that human activities have led to the extinction of approximately 1,430 bird species, more than double the number previously estimated.

The number of Kashmir stag, known as hangul has declined since the early 20th century. In the early 1900s, the Kashmiri hangul deer population was estimated to be around 5000.

In a moment of global importance that gives a second chance at survival to a nearly extinct species, 10 eastern koalas were released into the 400-hectare Barrington Peaks National Park