The 38.85 square kilometre Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary is home to one of the largest Indian rhinoceros’ populations in the country and it boasts highest rhino density on the planet with a population of over 100 one-horned rhinos in such a small area.
Read MoreLeading biodiversity conservation organisations, Aaranyak (www.aaranyak.org) is dedicated to supporting communities living in fringe areas of high value conservation landscape to supplement their livelihoods.
Read MoreAll these factors combined, it makes the task very tough for the frontline forest staff deployed in Pobitora WLS and they often have sleepless nights as their stress level remains on the higher side because of the toughness of their job.
Read MoreVice-Chancellor of Bodoland University highlighted the importance of collaborative efforts between the university and Aaranyak to pursue diverse multidisciplinary scientific research, outreach and education, as well as human resource development.
Read MoreThe police official further pointed out that though wildlife crime was not in prime focus of police department, such crimes must be given due importance by the police in view of the alarming dimension of wildlife crime and trade
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