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Asian Giant Tortoise Reintroduction in Nagaland

Source:  TH Context: Ten critically endangered Asian giant tortoises were reintroduced into the Zeliang Community Reserve, Nagaland, under a joint initiative by the Nagaland Forest Department and India Turtle Conservation Programme (ITCP). About Asian Giant Tortoise Reintroduction in Nagaland: What It Is? The Asian Giant Tortoise is the largest land tortoise in mainland Asia, known …

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Dhole (Asiatic Wild Dog)

Source: TH Context: A recent study by the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) confirmed the reappearance of the dhole (Asiatic wild dog) in the Kaziranga-Karbi Anglong Landscape, marking its return after being considered locally extinct. About Dhole (Cuon alpinus): Species Profile: The dhole is a social carnivore, also known as the Asiatic wild dog, and …

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Nilgiri Thar

Source:  TH Context: Kerala and Tamil Nadu will jointly conduct a Nilgiri Tahr census in April, across 265 census blocks to mark 50 years of Eravikulam National Park. About Nilgiri Tahr: What it is? The Nilgiri Tahr (Nilgiritragus hylocrius) is the only mountain ungulate endemic to southern India and the state animal of Tamil Nadu. …

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Ganges River Dolphin

Source:  TH  Context: For the first time, Indian wildlife experts successfully tagged a Ganges River dolphin, marking a historic milestone in the conservation of this endangered species. The initiative under Project Dolphin, supported by the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change. Aim: To track the dolphin’s movement, habitat use, and migratory patterns using advanced …

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