In the dense forests of Tamenglong, two tiny Himalayan Black Bear cubs, barely three months old, were recently found orphaned and alone near Kadi village.
Their rescue, led by Deputy Commissioner Angshim Dangshwa and forest officials, has not only saved their lives but also sparked a growing sense of wildlife responsibility among the local communities.
The cubs, now safe under the care of veterinary experts at the Manipur Zoological Gardens in Iroishemba, were formally handed over on June 29 by DFO Tamenglong Kharibam Hitler Singh and RFO Joel Gangmei.
The story of these cubs has become a living example of why conservation efforts matter, especially in remote villages where human and wildlife boundaries often blur.
Responding to such concerns, the Tamenglong Forest Division conducted a one-day awareness program on forest protection with a special focus on bear conservation at Phelong village under Tousem Range.
Over sixty villagers attended the session, listening attentively as forest officials and wildlife experts spoke passionately about the role bears play in the ecosystem and how communities can become “Bear Guardians.”
The Himalayan Black Bear (Ursus thibetanus laniger), classified under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, remains one of India’s most endangered species.
