24 king cobra hatchlings released after successful community conservation effort in Anakapalli
Twenty-four king cobra hatchlings were successfully released into the wild in Anakapalli, Andhra Pradesh, following a community-led conservation effort. The project involved local villagers, the Forest Department, and the Eastern Ghats Wildlife Society working together to protect the nest.
Why it matters
This successful conservation effort highlights the effectiveness of community-based wildlife protection and the government's H.A.N.U.M.A.N. initiative in promoting biodiversity.
In a remarkable example of community-led conservation, Rajampeta village in Sankaram Panchayat, under the Chodavaram Forest Range of the Anakapalle division, has emerged as a model after 24 king cobra hatchlings were successfully released into the wild following nearly six weeks of protection and monitoring of a nest.
According to the A.P. Forest Department, the king cobra nest was discovered on June 6, 2026, in Rajampeta village. Recognising the ecological significance of the species, the forest officials, along with local residents and members of the Eastern Ghats Wildlife Society, decided to join hands and safeguard the nest.
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