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Context: The Assam Forest Department move of converting the Kakoijana Reserve Forest into the Kajoijana Bamuni Hill Wildlife Sanctuary is opposed by Assam villagers.
About Kakoijana Reserve Forest:
- It is one of the better-known homes of the golden langur (Trachypithecus geei).
- It inhabited by the Koch-Rajbongshi, Boro, Garo, Rabha and Gorkha communities.
- Some of the areas inside the forest as sacred and its sanctity should be maintained.
- It is home to rarest & highly endangered species like Binturong, Jungle Fowl, Pangolin, Hornbill, Leopard, Porcupine, Python, Lesser Adjutant Stork etc.
About Golden langur:
- Gee's golden langur, also known as simply the golden langur, is an Old World monkey.
- Endemic species: It is found only in Assam and Bhutan.
- Conservation status:
- It is a Schedule-I species under the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972.
- It is listed as among the world’s 25 most endangered primates.
- It is listed as "rare species" in the Red Data Book of International Union for Conservation of Nature.
- It is listed under the Appendix I of CITES.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/assam-villagers-oppose-sanctuary-tag-for-golden-langur-habitat/article38376951.ece
