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KHARAI CAMEL

●Name origin: From Gujarati “Khara” (saline) — denotes its adaptation to saline desert–coastal ecosystems. ●Unique feature: Only camel breed...

● The PHCP is a collaboration among Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust of UK, Assam Forest Department, Wild Pig Specialist Group of IUCN and Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.

● It is currently being implemented by NGOs - Aaranyak and EcoSystems India.

● It released 8 Pygmy hogs in Manas National Park, Assam

● The reintroduction programme began in 2008 with the Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary, Orang National Park and Bornadi Wildlife Sanctuary, (all in Assam) 

● By 2025, the PHCP plans to release 60 pygmy hogs in Manas

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