A hedgehog deer that had entered a residential area in the city of Shakargarh of the Nanowal district of the province of Punjab was rescued successfully and returned to its natural habitat by the Department of Wildlife of Punjab.
The animal deviated in Mohalla Ansariya, which caused some locals to try to capture it. Wild life officials intervened quickly, administered first aid and released the deer to the protected forest of Benhal.
Punjab Rangers supported the rescue team during the operation, ensuring a soft and safe release.
The vice president of the Ravosques Sheikh Zahid Iqbal praised the joint efforts, saying that the timely response helped preserve a vulnerable species and created a public awareness about the protection of wildlife.
He pointed out that such animals, including deer and nilgai, often cross Pakistan from India while fleeing poachers or looking for food. Once within Pakistan, they are given the necessary attention and protection.
The rescue highlights the continuous efforts of the Pakistani authorities to protect biodiversity and educate citizens about the importance of conservation.
Previously, a rare Indian Gray Wolf was killed by shepherds near Bahawalpur, giving alarm among conservationists about the safety of endangered species in the rural regions of Pakistan.
The vice president of the Wildlife Chief Syed Ali Usman confirmed that local shepherds tracked and killed the animal in a rural area. The body has been recovered and sent for post mortem.
The authorities are investigating the incident by virtue of the Law of Protected Areas of Punjab 2020 (modified 2025) and have pledged to present a case once they identify the suspects.
The Indian Gray Wolf (Canis Lupus Pallipes) is a subspecies in danger of native extinction of dry and semi -arid regions of southern Asia. A little smaller and more elusive than its European relatives, the animal rarely enters human settlements unless its habitat is disturbed or food sources are dried.
