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25 Years of Saving Lives: India's Wildlife Rescue Center Thrives
28 Aug
Summary
- CWRC in Assam marks its 25th anniversary, a vital wildlife rehabilitation facility.
- Over 10,000 animals rescued, with approximately 68% successfully released.
- CWRC plays a key role in rhino and gibbon reintroduction efforts.
The Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation (CWRC) in Assam, India's first facility dedicated to rescuing, treating, and releasing injured and orphaned animals, has reached its 25th anniversary. Established on August 28, 2002, the CWRC is a joint initiative by the Assam Forest Department and the Wildlife Trust of India (WTI), in collaboration with the International Fund for Animal Welfare.
Situated near Kaziranga National Park, the CWRC has treated and successfully released approximately 68% of over 10,000 rescued animals. Its contributions to wildlife conservation in Assam are deemed invaluable, particularly in managing animals in distress and deepening the understanding of human-wildlife interactions.
Beyond emergency response and rehabilitation, the CWRC actively engages with local communities to mitigate human-animal conflict and promote conservation. Flood rescue operations are a significant part of its work, involving the rescue and treatment of animals displaced during floods. The center has also been crucial in reintroducing species like one-horned rhinos, Asiatic black bears, and hoolock gibbons into their natural habitats across various national parks and wildlife sanctuaries in Assam.
