Rescued Asiatic Pangolin and Offspring Released into D. Ering Wildlife Sanctuary

In a commendable act of wildlife conservation, a couple from Bamin village in East Siang district, Arunachal Pradesh, rescued an Asiatic pangolin and its young offspring, known as a pangopup. The couple, Taying Taduk and his wife Yale Taduk, discovered the pangolins in their farmyard and promptly handed them over to wildlife authorities.

Rescue and Release

The rescued mother pangolin and her pangopup were safely released into the D. Ering Memorial Wildlife Sanctuary by officials from the Anchalghat Wildlife Range. Range Forest Officer (RFO) Orin Perme praised the Taduk couple for their compassionate actions and urged residents of nearby villages to support wildlife conservation efforts and help curb wildlife crimes in and around the sanctuary.

About the Asiatic Pangolin

The Asiatic pangolin, also known as the Philippine pangolin, is listed under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, indicating its status as a highly protected species in India. Additionally, it is classified as endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species.

Conservation Appeal

The successful rescue and release of these pangolins highlight the crucial role local communities play in wildlife conservation. Authorities continue to appeal to residents in fringe villages to actively participate in protecting wildlife and preventing illegal activities that threaten the delicate balance of the sanctuary’s ecosystem.