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Asian Water Monitor Lizard rescued in Manipur, released back into wild

Imphal: An Asian Water Monitor Lizard (Varanus salvator), locally known as Hangkok and listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, was rescued in Manipurโ€™s Chandel district, which borders Myanmar to the south. The reptile, rescued from a vulnerable area after being captured by tribal hunters, was handed over to officials of the Manipur […]