Manipur in route tracking network
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 31 2012:
For the first time, Manipur has figured in the international network for tracking routes of migratory birds.
Two Nganu Thangongs which have been fitted with radio transmitters at Tangjeng Pat have been traced to China.
Notably, three Nganu Thangongs (Ruddy Shellducks) were fitted with radio transmitters at Tangjeng Pat in Thoubal district by scientists of Wildlife Wing, Forest and Environment Department and Bombay Natural History Society on December 11 last year.
It is reported that the Ruddy Shellducks fitted with radio transmitters left Tangjeng Pat on February 27 and spent sometime in Assam before migrating to China.
A flock of Ruddy Shellducks which included those fitted with radio transmitters reached China on March 13 .
Even as two, out of the three Ruddy Shellducks which have been fitted with radio transmitters, have reached China.
Location of the third bird could not be confirmed yet.
In addition to implantation of radio transmitters, the three birds were also fitted with rings by scientists of Bombay Natural History Society.
Noted environmentalist Dr Kh Shamungou remarked that implantation of radio transmitters and successful tracing of the routes and location of migratory birds is landmark achievement though the same initiative is not a new one in many other States of India.
Successful tracing of the routes and location of migratory birds have put Manipur in the map of international network for tracking routes of migratory birds, claimed Dr Shamungou.
Imphal East commandos posted at VDF outpost of Sanjenbam have rescued a barking deer from the hands of hunters yesterday morning.
The deer which was rescued by a police team led by Jemadar M Sanjit was handed over to Manipur Zoological Garden this morning.
Further, one Wahengbam Imo of Khurai Thongam Leikai handed over a Slow Loris (Yong Ikaithibi) to the zoo today.