Assam: Endangered primate Slow Lorris rescued by villagers in Chirang, handed over to forest department

Villagers in Shimlabagan, located in the Shantipur area on the Indo-Bhutan border in Chirang, have reported the sighting of a rare species of the endangered primate Slow Lorris

This marks the first known instance of this elusive primate being spotted in the region, particularly near the Jauhoulao National Park within the newly designated Chiknazha area.

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The local community, upon identifying the rare species, acted promptly to ensure its safety. The villagers took it upon themselves to notify the authorities and subsequently handed over the primate to the forest department at Shantipur. 

The forest department is now expected to conduct further studies to ascertain more about the species, its habits, and the implications of its presence in the area.