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Seven rescued golden langurs released into Assam's Sikhna Jwhwlao National Park

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Seven endangered golden langurs, rescued from a wildlife-trafficking network, were released back into the wild at Sikhna Jwhwlao National Park in Assam around June 25, 2026, after rehabilitation and scientific assessment. The primates were among eight rescued in a crackdown that dismantled an international smuggling ring and led to the arrest of nine traffickers; one langur died during the rescue and rehabilitation process. The golden langur (Trachypithecus geei) is one of the most endangered primates in the world, found only in a small region of western Assam and neighbouring Bhutan, making the successful release a notable conservation milestone.

Key Facts & Details

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    Seven endangered golden langurs were released into Sikhna Jwhwlao National Park, Assam.
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    They had been rescued from a wildlife-trafficking network.
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    Eight were rescued in total; one died during rescue and rehabilitation.
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    The operation dismantled an international smuggling ring and led to nine arrests.
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    The golden langur (Trachypithecus geei) is among the world's most endangered primates.
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    The species is found only in parts of western Assam and Bhutan.

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    Golden langurs are classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and are a Schedule I species under India's Wildlife (Protection) Act.
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    Habitat loss and illegal wildlife trade are the primary threats to the species.
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    Successful rescue-rehabilitate-release operations support conservation of fragile primate populations.
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Exam Focus

Seven of which endangered primate were released into Assam's Sikhna Jwhwlao National Park in June 2026?

Related Topics

Golden langurWildlife conservationAssamWildlife trafficking

Exam Relevance & Angle

Species and protected-area news is staple environment GA. The species (golden langur), its scientific name, the venue (Sikhna Jwhwlao National Park) and the anti-trafficking angle are exam hooks.

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Background & Context

The golden langur (Trachypithecus geei) is an Old World monkey named after the naturalist E.P. Gee, with distinctive golden-to-cream fur. It is restricted to a small area between the Manas and Sankosh rivers in western Assam and adjoining Bhutan, and is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and protected under Schedule I of India's Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. Sikhna Jwhwlao National Park in Assam is part of the species' habitat range. Illegal wildlife trafficking is a major driver of biodiversity loss, and rescue-rehabilitation-release programmes are a key conservation tool for trafficked animals.

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Golden langurTrachypithecus geeiIUCN Red ListWildlife (Protection) ActWildlife trafficking

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Seven of which endangered primate were released into Assam's Sikhna Jwhwlao National Park in June 2026?

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