Rare Species Pangolin – Photo: Amar Ujala Expansion Follow Us 119877 96026 1688438330 1688438330 Hirwara adjacent to Katni forest area A rare species of pangolin was seen in the village. A large number of people gathered to see the prized wildlife. After which the people informed the forest department and the forest staff along with the ranger reached the spot, safely rescuing the pangolin and leaving it in the forest. Ranger Nabi Ahmed of Katni forest area told that the construction of hospital is going on near Hirwara village. During this, the local laborers working there saw the pangolin and started running away in fear. As soon as the word spread, a large number of villagers gathered and reached to see him. Villagers told that pangolin was seen towards the hospital construction site, which was seen digging a pit. Whose information was given to the Forest Department along with the Kotwar to the Sarpanch and the forest staff who reached there caught him and left him in the forest. Ranger Nabi Ahmed told that pangolin is a rare species of creature, which is now on the verge of extinction. is on Its price in the international market is in lakhs. We were informed about its presence in Hirwara, however, the Forest Department team caught the pangolin and released it in a safe forest. ,