Pangopup rescued, released into wild
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 30 2022:
A Pangopup (Chinese Pangolin baby), locally known as Saphu was rescued from Kampang Khunou of Tengnoupal district yesterday.
The Pangolin was rescued by a team of villagers Dm James Maring, Khulpuwa Solomon Maring (MSc Forestry NERIST), Dm Angkham Dangshawa (BSC Forestry CHF Pasighat), Ch Kelvin Maring and wildlife researcher Yengkhom Roamer Zest from Kakching.
The Chinese Pangolin is among the critically endangered species listed in the IUCN's Appendix-I of CITES, said a member of the team.
After being rescued, the Pangolin has been released into the wild at Langol Punsilok with the assistance of Wildlife and Habitat Protection Society (WAHPS) .
Environmentalist M Loya, MU Forestry faculty Dr L Romeechand and Y Roamer's team were present when the Pangolin was released into its natural habitat at Punsilok.
The team shared that pangolins are among the highest trafficked mammals in the world.
The team also thanked Kampang Khunou villagers and WAHPS.