Northeast India, covering just 8% of India’s land, harbors 60% of its endangered wildlife. Urgent conservation efforts are crucial to protect this biodiversity hotspot.
Rediscovery of the Namdapha flying squirrel in Arunachal Pradesh after 42 years highlights the importance of conservation efforts and offers insights for protecting biodiversity in the region.
Sepahijala Zoo in Tripura anticipates the return of Royal Bengal tigers after a five-year absence through an animal exchange program with Siliguri Zoo.
Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park in Darjeeling welcomes two Siberian Tigers, Lara and Akamas, from Cyprus, as part of an animal exchange program.
A Kangaroo was spotted in the Highway near Siliguri, reportedly after it escaped its captors who has smuggled it illegally into the country.
Darjeeling Zoo’s remarkable success in breeding red panda and snow leopard cubs underscores its crucial role in endangered species conservation.