Villagers in Shimlabagan, located in the Shantipur area on the Indo-Bhutan border in Chirang, have reported a rare sighting of the endangered primate, Slow Lorris. This marks the first known instance of this elusive primate being observed in the region, specifically near the Jauhoulao National Park within the newly designated Chiknazha area.
Community Response
Upon discovering the rare primate, the local community took swift action to ensure its safety. The villagers promptly notified the authorities and handed over the Slow Lorris to the forest department at Shantipur.
Forest Department’s Role
The forest department is now tasked with conducting further studies on the species. This research will focus on understanding the Slow Lorris’s habits and assessing the implications of its presence in the area.
Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs):
- Where was the rare Slow Lorris sighted?
- A) Near Jauhoulao National Park
- B) Near Shantipur Town
- C) In the central region of Chirang
- D) On the Indo-Bhutan border in Assam
- What action did the villagers take upon spotting the Slow Lorris?
- A) They captured it and kept it as a pet
- B) They notified the authorities and handed it over to the forest department
- C) They released it back into the wild immediately
- D) They took it to a local zoo
- What is the role of the forest department following the sighting?
- A) To relocate the Slow Lorris to a different region
- B) To conduct further studies on the species and its habits
- C) To capture more Slow Lorrises in the area
- D) To build a sanctuary for the Slow Lorris