In Assam’s Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary, tree-dwelling capped langurs rarely set foot on ground, except when a special treat beckons
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Udayan Borthakur
is a wildlife biologist with a specialisation in conservation genetics. He is also an avid wildlife photographer and filmmaker.
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Published: Dec 13, 2019
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