The Sonja Wildlife Rescue Center is mourning the tragic loss of Lanosha, a beloved 9-year-old male gibbon, whose escape on November 5 ended fatally when he encountered a high-voltage power line. This is the first incident of its kind for the centre, since its inception 15 years back.
A male Hoolock Gibbon, aged around 6–7 years, escaped from its cage at the Huro Rescue Centre in Chinabat, East Garo Hills and was found electrocuted and seriously injured.
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Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Monday put to rest controversy surrounding relocation of hoolock gibbons from their current location, announcing the government has taken "no such decision."
Wildlife experts have said the relocation of Hoolock Gibbons from a rescue centre to a zoo involves a complex process that requires careful planning and consideration of multiple factors to ensure the well-being of the animals.
Tura, Oct 15: Hoolock Gibbon, jekon an·ching A·chikrang Huro ine minga, mija Sonibar pringo West Garo Hills, Tura-ni Upper Chandmari jolo donggipa Gandrak gittimo...
A Hoolock Gibbon, locally known as 'Huro' in Garo language, died of electrocution at Gandrak locality in Upper Chandmari area of Tura in West Garo Hills on Saturday morning. The incident has led to anguish among the residents of the area, who accuse the MeECL and Forest Department of negligence despite repeatedly flagging the issue.
