Three bear species in Manipur at risk of extinction, say environmentalists

Three bear species in Manipur at risk of extinction, say environmentalists

Imphal: Environmentalists and wildlife lovers have raised concerns that three bear species—the Himalayan Black Bear, Sloth Bear, and Malayan Sun Bear—once abundant along the Indo-Myanmar border in Manipur, are now on the verge of extinction. Rampant deforestation and indiscriminate hunting for meat, skin, gallbladder, and other body parts have pushed these species to the brink. […] The post Three bear species in Manipur at risk of extinction, sa…