Guwahati, May 20 -- Reported by Manoj Kumar Ojha

Doomdooma: The rescue of a rare Gray Thai Cat Snake from Tingrai in Assam's Digboi on Tuesday evening has once again drawn attention to the ecological imbalance caused by rapid deforestation and habitat degradation across upper Assam.

Wildlife conservationist Devajit Moran said shrinking forest ecosystems were increasingly forcing several wildlife species, including reptiles, into human settlements in search of food and shelter.

Speaking on the incident, Moran said the Gray Thai Cat Snake is a nocturnal and moderately venomous species that typically inhabits dense forests with rich native tree cover.

He said the species primarily feeds on small birds and chicks and plays an important ro...