In the Madrahia-Sathiana area, the barasingha numbers dropped from 1,200-1,600 to just about 150.
The barasingha deer, also known as swamp deer, occur in the moist habitats of Northern India and Nepal.
Unfortunately, because of the threat from human beings and domestic cattle, the barasingha migrated from Kanha.
With its curved and branched antlers, the Kanha barasingha is often considered the most handsome deer.
Mills has culled a great deal of data to show which ungulates form its preferred diet - chital, sambar, nilgai and barasingha, and in some forests, gaur.
Origin
Mid 19th century: from Hindi bārahsiṅghā, literally 'twelve-tined'.