Lakhimpur Kheri, Nov. 10 -- Under the proposed reintroduction programme of water buffaloes, Dudhwa Tiger Reserve (DTR) authorities are contemplating building a separate enclosure in an area of 40 to 50 hectare for these animals inside Dudhwa before they arrive from Assam.

Earlier, these water buffaloes were planned to be accommodated in the existing fenced rhino enclosure.

However, in the course of discussions with experts over the water buffaloes rehabilitation, the risk of tiger attacks in the area was seriously felt.

In the past, movement of tigers in the rhino area have been reported and some incidents of attacks upon rhinos by tigers have also come to light. In view of this risk, a decision to develop a separate and predator-proof...