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The Chinese Pangolin was rescued by the staff of Nongpoh (Wildlife) Range from the NH 6 near Jiva Restaurant, Nongpoh while the Asian Palm Civet was rescued from Jaintia Hills recently in a severely injured condition. Both animals were shifted to Meghalaya State Zoo, where they received veterinary treatment, care, and monitoring.

Following a period of rehabilitation, veterinary experts certified both animals fit for release. The operation was carried out jointly by Meghalaya State Zoo and Nongpoh (Wildlife) Range under Khasi Hills Wildlife Division, Shillong in the presence of Shri P.K. Agrahari, IFS, Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife), Meghalaya & Chief Executive Officer, Meghalaya Zoo Project Implementation Society, Shri Pavan Khade, IFS, Director, Meghalaya State Zoo among other officials and staff of the Department