Wild animals translocated to sanctuary

Jhapa, Jan 20: The animals and birds rescued from different places have been translocated to a sanctuary made by Jamunbadi community forest of Kankai municipality in the district.

The modern and nature-friendly sanctuary was built at the cost of Rs 20 million. The Koshi Province government and the community forest jointly collected the amount for the establishment of a rescue center.

The animals and birds rescued from different places are now translocated to the sanctuary, according to Khem Sitaula, Chairman of the Forest Consumers' Committee. There are more than two dozen wild animals and birds. Currently, two dozen spotted deer are released in it, he added.

The sanctuary covers 10 bighas of land, which is spacious enough for animals' mobility and frolicking. Earlier, it was narrow but has been expanded to adequate space for the animals. 

The wild animals and birds rescued from Ilam, Taplejung, Panchthar and other districts are given shelter here.

The Jamunbadi community forest is popular as an open zoo since 2065BS. There are spotted deer, does, pythons, bears, Himalayan vultures, tortoises, and antelope, among others, Sitaula shared.

The income generated from the community forest is utilized for the management of the sanctuary. The tourists are imposed a fee Rs 100 to visit the park inside the community forest.

The injured wild animals are brought to this sanctuary with the help of the Division Forest Office, Nepal Police and locals. Endangered wildlife is paid special attention.(RSS)