Episode 34 – Moral Duty: A Chat about Asiatic Black Bear Rehabilitation in India with Dr. Panjit Basumatary
Episode 34 – Moral Duty: A Chat about Asiatic Black Bear Rehabilitation in India with Dr. Panjit Basumatary
Philip is joined by Dr. Panjit Basumatary, Project Head and Veterinarian for the Centre for Bear Rehabilitation and Conservation (CRBC) in Arunachal Pradesh, India. Wildlife Trust India runs the CBRC, the first specialised rehabilitation centre for Asiatic black bears (aka moon bears) in India.
Finding time out of his busy schedule rescuing animals, Panjit shares his decades worth of experience rescuing literally thousands of animals and hundreds of species. Panjits work has been covered by National Geographic, and also Apple TVs “Born to be Wild.” Panjit takes us through the rehabilitation work he is doing for orphaned bear cubs including hand raising, site selection for release, and post-release monitoring. Philip and Panjit also trade stories about clouded leopards and getting lost in the forest! Through hard work and dedication, Panjit reminds us all that it is our moral duty to look after this planet, not just for ourselves but for all species that inhabit it.
The Bear Den Artwork is by Asha Kaur
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