The three rare wildlife species, which were rescued by villagers from different parts of Manipur, were released on Tuesday in the presence of Eastern Ecology Conservation Organization (EECO) members, said PFA's managing trustee, L Biswajeet Meitei, on Saturday.

The organization is conserving the Nararup forest area, he said, adding that the NGO is fighting against poaching and deforestation.

Eight slow lorises rescued from various parts of Manipur in the last two months, will also be freed at a suitable place after consulting state forest department officials, said Biswajeet.

An injured Bengal slow loris rescued by a local club at Heirok village in Thoubal district is being treated by PFA members. "The loris sustained injuries on its head and neck and a compound fracture on its fore limb. On Friday, veterinary doctors, treated its external injuries and reconstructed the fractured bone," said Biswajeet.

With the Heirok rescue, the number of slow lorises rescued in last two months has risen to eight and all of them are being treated at the PFA's animal enclosure at Thoubal. A doctor from Imphal rescued a Malayan box turtle and handed it to the PFA on Saturday.