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Guwahati: Two orphaned Asiatic black bear cubs returned to their natural habitat on Friday after receiving extensive care at the Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation in Kaziranga National Park. The cubs, discovered in the Dissoi Reserved Forest last February, were just weeks old when local residents found them abandoned. Despite searching the area, authorities could not find the mother, necessitating their transfer for specialized nursery care.
Under the supervision of Dr. Bhaskar Choudhury and his team, the cubs received medical treatment for dehydration and were raised using specialized milk replacements. The rehabilitation process followed strict protocols from the Centre for Bear Rehabilitation and Conservation to ensure the animals were prepared for independent survival.
The Chief Minister’s Office celebrated the event on World Environment Day, sharing the progress of the animals. The official statement noted, "On #WorldEnvironmentDay, we celebrate one of Assam’s inspiring conservation success stories under the leadership of HCM Dr. @himantabiswa. After months of dedicated care and rehabilitation at CWRC, @kaziranga_, two orphaned Asiatic black bear cubs were successfully released into Dehing Patkai National Park, where they now have a second chance to thrive in the wild."
Chief Wildlife Warden Vinay Gupta approved the relocation to Dehing Patkai National Park after experts determined that the original rescue site was unsuitable due to human activity. Officials selected the national park for its biodiversity and lack of human interference, ensuring a secure environment for the cubs. A team of veterinarians and forest personnel managed the final translocation and release operation.
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