Census points to dwindling animal population.

Look at the trend from the animal statistics of Madurai district. As per the 19th livestock census of 2012, the total white cattle population of Madurai district stood at 2,20,073 whereas the figure was 3,48,514 as reported in 18th census undertaken in 2007. The census indicates a very sharp decline in the population of major animals such as white cattle, buffaloes, sheep, goats and dogs. A development which is sad and worrying. (Hindu , November 14, 2013) ++++++++++++++++++