News: Golden Langurs found in the state of Assam is suffering from forced abortion and infanticide. Facts: Golden langur: It is an Old World monkey found in western Assam, India and in Bhutan. Vegetation: Moist evergreen and tropical deciduous forests as well as some riverine areas and savannas. IUCN Red list: Endangered CITES: Appendix I… Continue reading Even Golden Langurs suffer forced abortion, infanticide
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Golden langur to get fruits of MGNREGA
Recently,Assam’s Bongaigaon district authorities has launched a project under the MGNREGA to plant guava, mango, blackberry and other fruit trees to ensure that the resident golden langurs of the Kakoijana Reserve Forest do not have to risk their lives to find food. This project was launched after several golden langurs had died due to electrocution… Continue reading Golden langur to get fruits of MGNREGA
