The Indian bison, locally known as Lamsan, has been photographed for the first time through camera traps in Kamjong district of Manipur.
The rare record was made at Nongman village, where camera traps installed by ENFOGAL successfully captured images of the species.
The Indian bison, the world’s largest wild bovine, is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List due to threats such as habitat loss and hunting.
The sighting highlights the ecological importance of the region and the role of community-linked conservation efforts.
APSC Relevance:
Biodiversity conservation, IUCN status, wildlife of Northeast India.
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