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Orphaned Bear Cubs Begin Trek to New Home in Pakke Tiger Reserve
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News18•25-09-2026, 18:15
Orphaned Bear Cubs Begin Trek to New Home in Pakke Tiger Reserve
- •Three orphaned Asiatic Black Bear cubs are being rehabilitated in Arunachal Pradesh's East Kameng district.
- •The male cubs have been transferred to a pre-release site at Pakke Tiger Reserve for acclimatization.
- •A joint team from WTI and the Arunachal Pradesh Environment, Forest & Climate Change Department is escorting the cubs on a 26-km trek.
- •The cubs will undergo a soft-release protocol and explore the forest under expert guidance for five to six months.
- •The Asiatic Black Bear is a protected species under Schedule I of India’s Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
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The three orphaned Asiatic Black Bear cubs are being relocated to the Pakke Tiger Reserve in Arunachal Pradesh's East Kameng district for their reintegration into the wild.
The bear cubs will explore the forest under expert guidance over the next five to six months until they are fully ready for independent survival.
A joint team from the Wildlife Trust of India and the Arunachal Pradesh Environment, Forest & Climate Change Department is escorting the cubs on a 26-kilometer trek to the site.
