Nongkhyllem Wildlife Sanctuary:
A rescued Chinese pangolin (Manis pentadactyla) and an Asian palm civet have been released into Nongkhyllem Wildlife Sanctuary.
- It is located in Meghalaya, within the Eastern Himalayan Global Biodiversity Hotspot.
- It was established in 1981as a protected sanctuary under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
- Features undulating plains, low hills, and rugged terrain shaped by the Umtrew River and its tributaries (Umran, Umling, Umtasor).
- The major part of the habitat is Tropical Moist Deciduous forest with patches of Tropical Semi-evergreen forest.
- Umtrew River, forming the western boundary of the sanctuary.
- Dominant species include Shorea robusta, Tectona grandis, Terminalia myriocarpa, and Gmelina arborea.
- It is home to bird species including the endangered Rufous-necked Hornbill, and mammals like the Clouded Leopard, Elephant, and Himalayan Black Bear.
- Four species of hornbills occur in the area, including the Great Pied, Indian Pied, and Wreathed Hornbills.
