Purba Bardhaman: Endangered Grey Wolves Caught on Camera; Survey Underway

• Endangered Indian gray wolves have been sighted in Purba and Paschim Bardhaman, prompting a large-scale survey.
• Trap cameras are installed across 6000 hectares of Ausgram forest to monitor wolf movement, numbers, and behavior.
• The forest department, in collaboration with an NGO, has captured images of 15 wolves in Ausgram so far.
• The survey is crucial for conserving the endangered species by understanding their diet and behavior.
• Awareness campaigns are being conducted in villages near forests due to the increasing wolf population.

Why It Matters: Discovery of endangered Indian grey wolves in Purba Bardhaman is crucial for conservation.