Residents of Gobuk village in Arunachal Pradesh's upper Siang district discover 10 new moth species, including Chalcosiopsis variata and Monema coralina, with the help of Titli Trust and Royal Enfield project for Responsible Tourism. The discovery highlights the rich biodiversity of the northeastern region and the villagers' conservation efforts. Learn more in the latest issue of 'Tropical Lepidoptera Research'.
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The Definitive Wildlife Holiday Guide to Sikkim
The red panda, the state animal of Sikkim, can be found on the coat of arms of the Sikkim Forest Department,
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The dense forests, hills and mountains of Sikkim are home to a huge variety of animal species from musk deer and red panda, to bharal or blue sheep, the Himalayan black bear and the elusive snow leopard. 09 Min Read
Due to encroachments, and climate change, many of the species found in Sikkim are endangered or threatened. The lowland forests of Sikkim are home to Sikkim’s largest reptile Burmese python, house geckos, the Himalayan crestless porcupine, the Chinese pangolin, and barking deer.