Current Affairs - State - Discussion

The Asian Giant Tortoise, known for being the largest tortoise in mainland Asia and sometimes referred to as “small elephants of the forest” due to their ecological importance, was recently reintroduced into the Zeliang Community Reserve in Nagaland. This critically endangered species, as listed on the IUCN Red List, plays a vital role in forest ecosystems. Its distribution spans several countries in Southeast Asia, including parts of Northeast India such as Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, and Nagaland. The reintroduction effort in Nagaland represents a significant step in conservation initiatives for this threatened species.