Guest guest Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 http://www.telegraphindia.com/1080530/jsp/northeast/story_9334267.jsp Langur census brings cheer OUR CORRESPONDENT Kokrajhar *May 29: *It could be 500 or even more, say forest officials. The rise in the number of golden langurs (*Trachypithecus geei*), an endangered species, in Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary has come as a pleasant surprise for them. According to a survey under way at the sanctuary, the number of golden langurs at Chakrashila, the only sanctuary for the leaf-eating primate, is more than 500. It varied between 300-400 six years back. The officials have reason to cheer and they are praising the people of the area too for their efforts to help the primates grow. " We are happy at the rise in the population of golden langurs. In the six-day census, the population has already crossed the 500-mark. We expect to spot more, " a senior forest official said. Forest officials attributed the rise in the golden langur population to people's awareness about the importance of wildlife conservation and their active participation. According to forest officials, trained youths, specialists and villagers of the area are members of the survey team. They were divided into 10 teams, each having four members. Golden langurs feed on leaves and inhabit the sub-tropical monsoon-fed semi-evergreen and moist deciduous forests. ****The species is rated as endangered in the Red Data Book on Indian Animals and is also a Schedule I species under the Indian Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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