The incident occurred in Assam's Hoollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary, a protected area for the endangered Hoolock Gibbon.
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Hoolock Gibbon electrocuted on a railway track in Assam
An endangered Hoolock Gibbon was electrocuted on a railway track in Assam's primate sanctuary, highlighting the failure of mitigation measures for the electrified railway line. This incident underscores the need for effective conservation efforts and better planning to protect endangered species in sensitive ecological zones.
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Hoolock Gibbons are one of the only ape species found in India and are classified as 'Endangered' on the IUCN Red List.
The electrified railway line was constructed through the primate sanctuary without adequate mitigation measures to prevent animal casualties.
This is the first recorded incident of a Hoolock Gibbon being electrocuted on the railway track in the sanctuary.
The Hoollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary is home to around 100 Hoolock Gibbons, one of the largest populations in India.
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