Pakistan Crane Center, Lakki Marwat

Crane Conservation Center and Wildlife Park, Lakki Marwat is a conservation center for the captive breeding of various types of wild birds and animal species. It is located west of Kurram River in Lakki Marwat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, 250 kilometres (155 mi) south of Peshawar. It was established in 2007. The center is equipped with a total of 15 circular aviaries and 20 cages as well as an education block for visitors.^[1] The center is now maintained and operated by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Wildlife Department through the Bannu Wildlife Division, Bannu while its establishment was funded by WWF - Pakistan, GEF, UNDP and Darwin Initiative.^[2] A "Range Officer" of the wildlife department manages and co-ordinates the activities of the park. A wildlife vet, Dr. Adnan Khan , frequently visits the center in order to maintain healthy stock.

Lakki marwat is a seasonal migratory route for the cranes. Many residents in nearby towns and villages keep a number of cranes in captivity. These cranes are captured from the wild using stone-weighted ropes tossed up into flocks attracted to live decoys. The programme also aims to teach the advanced breeding methods to these breeders as part of conservation of endangered species of common crane.^[2] The total area of the park is 150 kanals.

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Wildlife Department has established a Crane Conservation Centre and Wildlife park in Bannu Wildlife division. The site fulfills the following major objectives:

1. To rehabilitate endangered species under semi natural conditions.

2. To protect indigenous plants, birds and animals species.

3. To develop a gene pool of endangered wildlife species.

4. To raise the socio economic condition of the local people by promoting eco-tourism and providing job opportunities.

5. To create awareness amongst the local community especially the school students and general public.

The following species of birds and animals are present in the park.

Pheasants: 1. Silver Pheasant (Lophura nycthemera) 2. Golden Pheasant

Peacocks: 1. White spp 2. Cameo spp 3. Blue spp 4. Indian Blue spp 5. Black Shoulder spp 6. Pied spp 7. Purple neck spp

Cranes: 1. Common Crane 2. Demoiselle Crane 3. Black Crown Crane 4. Grey Crown Crane

Ducks: 1. Ruddy Shelduck 2. Bar Headed Goose 3. Gadwall 4. Mallard 5. Wigeon 6. Shovellor 7. Pintail

Flamigoes (Phoenicopterus)

ANIMALS:

1. Chinkara

2. Black Buck

3. Urial (Ovis vignei)

4. Hog Deer

References

↑ "Tavels with George: International Travel, Fall 2006". savingcranes.org. Lakki Marwat, Pakistan: International Crane Foundation. November 3–5, 2006. Retrieved July 21, 2011.
1 2 Zafar Ali. "Captive Cranes of North West Frontier Province, Pakistan" (PDF). pakistanwetlands.org. Pakistan Wetlands Programme, Ministry of Environment (Pakistan). Retrieved July 21, 2011.

Zoos of Pakistan

Zoos	Bahawalpur Zoo Hyderabad Zoo (Rani Bagh) Islamabad Zoo Karachi Zoo Lahore Zoo Landhi Korangi Zoo Peshawar Zoo

Safari parks	Jallo Wildlife Park Karachi Safari Park Lahore Zoo Safari Lohi Bher Wildlife Park Murree Wildlife Park

Theme Parks	Jungle World Kund Bear Park Lake View Park

Aquariums	Clifton Fish Aquarium Karachi Municipal Aquarium Landhi Korangi Aquarium

Aviaries	Changa Manga Vulture Center Dhodial Pheasant Center Karachi Walkthrough Aviary Lahore Walkthrough Aviary Lake View Park Aviary Lakki Marwat Crane Center Saidpur Hatchery

Wildlife parks	Attock Wildlife Park Bahawalnagar Wildlife Park Bhagat Wildlife Park Changa Manga Wildlife Park Dera Ghazi Khan Wildlife Park Gatwala Wildlife Park Kamalia Wildlife Park Lalazar Wildlife Park Perowal Wildlife Park Rahim Yar Khan Wildlife Park Sulemanki Wildlife Park Vehari Wildlife Park

Related people	Syed Babar Ali Fakhar Abbas Altaf M. Saleem Uzma Khan

Related organizations	SAZARC WWF Pakistan

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↑ Adnan Khan, Wildlife Veterinarian, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

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