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March 25, 2023

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Heartwarming! Injured Pangolin Treated & Released By RESQ Team

An Indian Pangolin injured in a road accident was rescued by Forest Department, treated and released back into the forests within 24 hours by RESQ Team! RESQ is a Pune-based Charitable Trust, Rescue and Rehabilitation organization.

In India, Indian pangolins are listed in Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act of 1972. Since 2017, all pangolin species have been listed in Appendix I of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), prohibiting their commercial trade.

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You Are One Ride Away From A Happy Mood!

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Wake County & Raleigh parks (North Carolina) hosted a Learn To Ride event to enable all to gain a skill that serves a lifetime of mental & physical well-being. From balancing to pedals, the educational event taught kids how to ride bikes.
Cycling promotes positive mental health as self-esteem, depression, anxiety and stress are all positively affected through exercise. Still, the nature of cycling is one of the most effective activities for the head and heart. We appreciate all the efforts taken to prioritize mental well-being!

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Indian Gaur Tagged As Vulnerable By IUCN Spotted In Matheran

A Twitter video shared by Akshay Mandavkar on March 19 shows an Indian Gaur spotted for the first time in Matheran (Louisa point).

Gaurs are the world’s largest and tallest wild bovines, with 85% of their current population in India. Male gaurs weigh 1,000-1,500kg while females weigh 700g-1,000kg. Their height ranges from 165-220cm (5-7ft). They are listed as Schedule I species under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, and are tagged as “vulnerable” in the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s (IUCN) Red List.

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