Feral Horses Migrate from Assam to Arunachal Pradesh Amid Habitat Loss

Guwahati: Feral horses native to Assam's Dibru-Saikhowa National Park have begun migrating into the Paglam area of Arunachal Pradesh’s Lower Dibang Valley. The sightings of these animals outside their traditional range have captured the attention of conservationists and nature enthusiasts who fear for the stability of the park's ecosystem.

These horses are descendants of domesticated animals abandoned during World War II, having adapted to life in the wild across the park's riverine grasslands and sandbars. Environmental experts attribute the migration to severe, prolonged monsoon flooding and significant riverbank erosion that have compromised the local grazing grounds.

Conservationists argue that the shift in habitat is a direct response to a shrinking landscape. As one wildlife observer noted, "When wild animals move beyond their traditional range, nature is often trying to tell us something." These experts emphasize that the horses are not abandoning their home but are struggling to adapt to a changing environment.

The current situation has sparked concerns regarding the broader impact of climate change on the Dibru-Saikhowa region. Advocacy groups are now calling for urgent conservation measures to protect the feral horse population and address the ongoing degradation of their natural habitat.