Wolf Attacks Threaten Mithun Calf Rearing in Mizoram

In the forests of Mizoram, farmers are having a hard time raising mithun, also known as gayal.

These big, strong animals are important to the local culture and are used in special ceremonies.

However, wolves keep attacking the baby mithuns, especially right after they are born.

Since 2019, nearly 300 baby mithuns have been killed.

The farmers have tried to protect their animals by building fences, but it's difficult because the mithuns roam freely in large forest areas.

The government has helped with some materials, but the farmers still struggle.

They are upset because the money they are supposed to get to help them recover after losing animals is often delayed.

Despite the problems, the farmers are determined to keep raising mithuns because it's a big part of their history and culture.