The two female black bears which were rescued and rehabilitated on January 7. (Photo Courtesy: Kiphire Wildlife Division)
Dimapur, January 9 (MExN): A pair of female black bears were rescued and rehabilitated by a team of animal rescuers and medical team from Kiphire Wildlife Division on January 7.
According to a press release on Sunday, the team, led by Wildlife Warden M Limaba rescued the bears from Shangsa village, under Mon district where the bear was reportedly being reared by a family for almost three years.
“In response to the department’s awareness creation efforts and to set an example, the Family willfully donated the two, for which the Department expresses its immense gratitude to the family,” the release stated.
Subsequently, the bears were relocated to the Nagaland Zoological Park, Dimapur.
The Kiphire Wildlife Division meanwhile expressed gratitude to Dr Micheal, Veterinary Doctor Dimapur, Ao Chuba, Director Intangki National park, Tokaho Kinimi, Wildlife Warden Dimapur and his team for all the help and support, as well as Kamhi Wangsa of Shangsa village for information and all the logistical support.
