Guwahati, Sept 30: Good news for the for the nature lovers; 18 captive-bred pygmy hogs were released into Manas National Park in Assam on Saturday.
The release is part of the Pygmy Hog Conservation Programme (PHCP), a collaboration between the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust, the IUCN/SSC Wild Pig Specialist Group, the Assam Forest Department, the Ministry of Environment and Forests and Aaranyak.
The PHCP has so far successfully bred and reintroduced 170 hogs in Assam, and the latest release brings the total number of pygmy hogs in Manas National Park to 54.
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PHCP project Director Dr. Parag Jyoti Deka said, “The results of the Orang camera trap and sign surveys show the real impact that our captive breeding and release programmes can have towards saving species from extinction.”
Manas National Park is home to some of the largest remaining grassland blocks in the sub-Himalayan grassland ecosystems.
Manas Field Director, Rajen Choudhury, said, “I am happy to welcome the release of more pygmy hogs to their original home. It will boost the rewilding of Manas’ grasslands and also bring back its glory.”
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