Ziro Butterfly Meet Soars with 65 Species in Tale Wildlife Sanctuary

The 11th Ziro Butterfly Meet in Tale Wildlife Sanctuary, Arunachal Pradesh, recorded 65 butterfly species and 52 bird species. The event, organized by NGO NgunuZiro and local forest departments, emphasized the importance of conservation and sustainability through community participation.

The Ziro Butterfly Meet, held in the Tale Wildlife Sanctuary, saw an impressive count of 65 butterfly species, including notable ones like Bhutan Glory and Brown Gorgon. The event also documented 52 bird species.

This edition, running from October 5-8, was a significant step in raising awareness about environmental conservation, as detailed by Hapoli Divisional Forest Officer Nani Shah during the valedictory function.

Organized by NgunuZiro in collaboration with state departments, the event is part of the National Wildlife Week celebrations, aiming to highlight community-led sustainability initiatives, as former commissioner Bamin Nime remarked.

(With inputs from agencies.)