International Science Community Association International Research Journal of Biological Sciences 2278-3202 7 4 2018 04 10 Assessment of captive environment management practices in National Zoological Park, Delhi, India: a case study on conservation breeding programme of endangered Manipur brow-antlered deer (Rucervus eldii eldii) 17 20 EN Jiji P. 1 Department of Botany, Swahid Peoli Phukan College, Namti, Namtidole, Sivasagar, Assam, India Biswas Saroni 1 Development Research Communication and Services Centre (DRCSC), Bosepukur, Kasba, Kolkata-700042, India Biswas Anirban 2 School of Environmental Studies, Jadavpur University, Kolkata-700032, India Mishra Tapan Kumar 3 Vidyasagar College, Kolkata, India Saeed Muhammad Khalid 1 FBRC, PCSIR Laboratories Complex, Ferozepur Road, Lahore, Pakistan Zahra Naseem 2 FBRC, PCSIR Laboratories Complex, Ferozepur Road, Lahore, Pakistan Taji Rukhsar 3 Dept. of Botany Govt. Postgraduate College for Women, Samanabad, Lahore, Pakistan Ahmad Ijaz 4 FBRC, PCSIR Laboratories Complex, Ferozepur Road, Lahore, Pakistan Ashraf Muhammad 5 FBRC, PCSIR Laboratories Complex, Ferozepur Road, Lahore, Pakistan Kalim Imran 6 FBRC, PCSIR Laboratories Complex, Ferozepur Road, Lahore, Pakistan Masood Shahid 7 FBRC, PCSIR Laboratories Complex, Ferozepur Road, Lahore, Pakistan -Nisa Alim-un 8 FBRC, PCSIR Laboratories Complex, Ferozepur Road, Lahore, Pakistan Singh Pratyansha 1 University School of Environment Management, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Sector 16C, Dwarka, New Delhi 110078, India Kaur Amarjeet 2 University School of Environment Management, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Sector 16C, Dwarka, New Delhi 110078, India and Centre for Disaster Management Studies, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Sector 16C, Dwarka, New Delhi 110078, India > Short Case Study 2017 11 30 2018 04 10 A study has been carried out about Conservation Breeding Programme of the Endangered Manipur Brow-antlered deer in National Zoological Park, Delhi. The aim of this study was to examine the conservation breeding status and to measure the impacts of existing management practices on the captive stock position. Observations were carried out from September 2015 to September 2017 i.e., during pre-rut, rut and post-rut periods under captivity. Scientific data collection was also done for the same period on population status, behaviour, food preferences and health conditions. The study revealed some gap areas between existing management practices and the standard guidelines of Central Zoo Authority of India. Recommendations have been made on population management, feeding pattern, behavioral enrichment and enclosure design for sustainable conservation management practices as per Central Zoo Authority guidelines as well as the best practices being adopted in participating zoos of India. This study will play a significant rolein the development of demographically stable, healthy and self-sustaining population to reduce the risks of catastrophic loss. This sustainable stock Manipur Brow-antlered deer under Conservation Breeding Programme in National Zoological Park, Delhi will further act as insurance for captivity as well as sustainable stock for reintroduction in wild habitat. Copyright@ International Science Community Association