
In Arunachal, picnickers, feral dogs threaten black-necked crane wintering site
The Hindu
Sangti and Zemithang are the only two wintering grounds in India for the largest migratory birds
A combination of local picnickers, tourists, feral dogs and high-tension wires has impacted one of the only two wintering grounds of the black-necked crane in India.
Both these grounds are in Arunachal Pradesh – at Sangti Valley in the West Kameng district and at Zemithang in the adjoining Tawang district.
Called thung thung karmo in the local tongue, the black-necked crane is highly revered in western Arunachal Pradesh. People believe that they bring good luck and indicate a good harvest and overall prosperity.

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