19/06/2026
EKHON: An Asiatic Black Bear (Ursus thibetanus), a species listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, has been recorded on a camera trap in Shirui Village, Ukhrul District, marking an encouraging sign of ecological recovery in the region.
The rare wildlife sighting was documented during a biodiversity monitoring exercise carried out by Patrick Shangh, Co-founder of ENFOGAL, in collaboration with Pamreithing Luireiwo, a hunter-turned-conservationist whose local expertise was instrumental in identifying key monitoring locations, along with P.A. Reikhokshing Shimray, an intern assisting in the field survey.
The sighting is being seen as direct evidence of the positive outcomes resulting from reduced hunting pressure and sustained community conservation initiatives over the past three years, which have helped create safer habitats for wildlife to recover and thrive.
Conservation experts say the discovery reinforces the importance of protecting the forests and rich biodiversity of Ukhrul district, while demonstrating how local communities can play a decisive role in safeguarding vulnerable species.
Consistent conservation efforts, community participation, and long-term protection measures have resulted in producing measurable results in restoring fragile ecosystems and securing the future of endangered wildlife in the region.
Environmental Force At Grass Root Level - Enfogal.
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