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Pangolin rescued from house in Assam

Pangolin rescued from house in Assam
Pangolin rescued from house in Assam’s Diphu town · theprint.in

A pangolin, which is an endangered animal also known as a scaly anteater, was found in a house in Diphu, Assam.

Local youths saw it and safely caught it, then gave it to the Forest Department.

The Forest Department took the pangolin to a safe part of the forest.

This is the first time a pangolin has been seen in this area.

The pangolin had been walking around the neighborhood for two days before it was found in the house.

The rescue shows how important it is to protect endangered animals and their habitats.

Key facts

Date of Rescue
July 21, 2024
Location of Rescue
Sitlabari area, Diphu, Karbi Anglong district, Assam
Species Rescued
Pangolin (scaly anteater)
Rescuers
Local youths and Forest Department
Status of Species
Endangered

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