Assam: Golden Langurs stray away from Chakrasila Wildlife Sanctuary

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DHUBRI: The arrival of a small group of Golden Langurs, one of Assam's most endangered species, in Salkocha village in the Dhubri district during the past few days has delighted nature lovers and aroused local curiosity.

The group was first spotted a few days ago at the residence of Biswajit Goswami, a prominent resident of Salkocha and the principal of Bilasipara Sankardev Shishu and Vidya Niketan Higher Secondary School. Since then, the group has been seen moving around in various home gardens and orchards across the village.  Although they remain in Salkocha village, this tiny group of Golden Langurs seems to have split off into numerous groups thus far.

The Sentinel was informed by the secretary of the Aranya Suraksha Samity, a naturalist, that the golden langurs, which are native to the Chakrasila WildLife Sanctuary in the Kokrajhar district, departed from their original habitat for various reasons, most likely in pursuit of food or to accommodate the expanding number of this primate. Dr. Das appealed the residents of Salkocha to protect the Langurs and treat them as guests.

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