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Historic Day for Manas: Grass Nursery, Pygmy Hog Release, Elephant Farewell
7 Jun
Summary
- Assam's first grass nursery opened to restore grasslands.
- Fifteen captive-bred pygmy hogs released into grasslands.
- Veteran elephants retired, new ones inducted for conservation.
Manas Tiger Reserve marked a historic day on June 7, 2026, with the launch of three major conservation efforts. Assam's first dedicated grass nursery was inaugurated at the Bansbari Range, spanning approximately 1 hectare. This facility aims to provide a long-term seed source for extensive grassland restoration across Manas and other protected areas in Assam.
Conservation efforts also saw the release of 15 captive-bred pygmy hogs into the Kuribeel grasslands. This initiative is part of a program to rebuild the critically endangered species' wild population, with plans to release about 80 more pygmy hogs over the next five years.
The reserve also bid farewell to two veteran camp elephants, Purnima and Promila, who served many years in wildlife protection. Following their retirement, five newly trained elephants, including Manalisa and Raja, were inducted to support ongoing conservation duties within the park.
