Dibrugarh, July 14 -- What began as a personal passion has grown into a remarkable wildlife conservation initiative in Assam's Moran, where a local resident has transformed his village into a safe sanctuary for endangered hornbills and other bird species.

Bharat Bora, a resident of Teporchali Bam village in Moran, has spent the last 28 years rescuing, treating and rehabilitating injured birds. His unwavering dedication has earned him widespread recognition among conservationists and wildlife enthusiasts across the region.

Whenever information about an injured bird reaches him, Bora personally rushes to the spot, rescues the bird and bears the entire cost of its treatment. Over the years, he has provided medical care to more than 100 bir...