What are Vermins?

About Vermins:

• Vermin are usually considered problem or nuisance animals that attack humans, crops, livestock or property.
• Species which are classified as Vermin are placed under Schedule V of the Wildlife Protection Act, of 1972.

Key facts about the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.

There are Six Schedules in this act. These Schedules give a different standard of protection.

• The Listed breeds and types of animals in Schedule I and part II of Schedule II get supreme protection. Offences under these are prescribed the highest penalties.

• For example Himalayan Brown Bear, Indian Elephant etc. 

• The Listed breeds and types of animals in Schedule III and Schedule IV are also secured, but the penalties are comparatively much lower. 

• For example, Barking Deer, Falcons, Kingfisher, Tortoise etc.

• Schedule V includes the animals which can be hunted. 

• For example, Common Crow, Mice, Rats, Fruit Bats etc.

• The plants, trees and crops mentioned in Schedule VI are banned from Cultivation and Planting. For example, Kuth, Red Vanda, Pitcher Plant etc.

 

---

Q1) What is the role of the Wildlife Institute of India?

It was Established in 1982, the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) is an internationally acclaimed Institution, which offers a training program, academic courses and advisory in wildlife research and management.

Source: Wildlife Institute of India working on a vaccine to reduce ‘vermin’ populations, awaits further funding