The Keibul Lamjao National Park in India is a floating grassland. But that’s not the only thing that makes it unique. It’s also home to the sangai, an endemic species of deer. Once believed to be almost extinct, the deer is today threatened by climate change and flooding. The local community is working to save this sacred animal, and wildlife filmmaker George Thengummoottil is documenting their efforts. Visit youtube.com/c/GeorgeThengummoottil/featured to learn more. Footage by George Thengummoottil was used in the creation of this film.
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