{
  "id": 4380723,
  "title": "Assam: CWRC rescues 10,000 wildlife in 25 yrs, 68 pc of animals released in forests",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/assam-cwrc-rescues-10-000-wildlife-in-25-yrs-68-pc-of-animals",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-08-30T08:23:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times",
    "slug": "hindustan-times",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/assam-cwrc-rescues-10-000-wildlife-in-25-yrs-68-pc-of-animals-released-in-forests-101788078194016.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Assam's Kaziranga, the Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation (CWRC) has rescued over 10,000 wild animals in the past 25 years, with 68% of those released back into forests, officials revealed on Sunday. A collaboration between Wildlife Trust of India, the International Fund for Animal Welfare, and the Assam Forest Department, this organization has been a key player in wildlife conservation since its inception on August 28, 2002. CWRC, recognized by the Center Zoo Authority, has been dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating injured, orphaned, and displaced wildlife, providing them with a second chance at life. This includes rhino calves, Asiatic black bear cubs, hoolock gibbons, and wild buffalo, among others. The center's dedicated teams, comprising veterinarians, conservation experts, and local animal keepers, have worked tirelessly to rehabilitate these animals, helping them regain their natural behaviors and prepare for life in the wild. The Minister of Forest and Climate Change, Jayanta Malla Baruah, highlighted the CWRC's significant contribution to conservation efforts, including the reintroduction of rhinos into Manas National Park and the rehabilitation of wildlife in protected landscapes such as Manas, Dibru-Saikhowa, and Dehing Patkai. As CWRC enters its 25th year, its mission to give animals the opportunity to return to their natural habitats remains a powerful testament to the impact of compassion, science, and sustained conservation efforts.",
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  "key_points": [
    "CWRC rescued over 10,000 wildlife in Assam over 25 years",
    "68% of rescued animals released back into forests",
    "Founded on August 28, 2002, by Wildlife Trust of India"
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}