Why in News? 

The neglected grassland habitat in Guindy National Park is set for revival to support the blackbuck population. 

Blackbuck (Indian Antelope) 

• Scientific Name: Antilope cervicapra 
• Native to: Indian Subcontinent 
• IUCN Status: Least Concern 
• Wildlife Protection Act, 1972: Schedule I species (provides highest level of protection) 

 About Guindy National Park 

• Location: Chennai (near Raj Bhavan), Tamil Nadu 
• Unique Feature: One of the few national parks located within a city 
• Vegetation Types: Thorn Forest, Tropical Dry Evergreen Forests and Grasslands