India’s first satellite-tagged Ganges soft-shell turtle, an endangered species, was released in the 1,302 sq. km Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve in Assam on Friday (May 15, 2026).
The release of the freshwater reptile coincided with the observation of Endangered Species Day.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma termed the event a major step for wildlife conservation and a proud moment for the State, “as we continue to protect every species that calls our forests home”.
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