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Bengal slow loris rescued in Tinsukia
Dibrugarh: A Bengal slow loris (Nycticebus bengalensis), an endangered primate species, was rescued from a village in Tinsukia district on Sunday. The animal, locally known as "lajuki bandar", was found in the backyard orchard of one Kishore Chetry in Samukjan village, located in the Ledo area.
The nocturnal primate, known for its slow and shy movements, was spotted early in the morning by Chetry, who immediately alerted the forest department. Officials arrived promptly and took custody of the animal, ensuring its safe transfer for a veterinary health check-up before releasing it back into its natural habitat.
