Nature Lovers Document 31 Butterfly Species Near Garbhanga Reserve

Guwahati: Rain failed to stop the show. Twenty-eight nature enthusiasts trekked through the fringes of Guwahati’s Garbhanga Reserve Forest to document local wildlife. Despite the wet conditions, the group successfully identified 31 butterfly species across five different families during a Butterfly Walk and Photography Programme.

The WeForNature outreach event brought together a mixed crowd. Doctors, researchers, corporate workers, and tea industry staff spent the day learning scientific documentation methods. Experts Pranjal Kumar Das and Nayanjyoti Moran led the instruction, while wildlife photographer Udayan Borthakur taught the group how to snap better images in the field.

Conservationists Monish Kumar Thapa, Akshay Upadhyaya, and Lakhminandan Dutta spoke on the survival of these insects. They warned that unchecked construction and habitat loss put Assam's wildlife at serious risk. During the sessions, the experts noted that "rapid habitat degradation and unplanned developmental activities continue to threaten Assam's rich biodiversity and wildlife."

The program concluded with a call for better monitoring of the area. Senior PRO Pranab Goswami managed the day, ensuring the participants focused on both the beauty of the species and the heavy task of protecting their home.