Guwahati, Feb. 8 -- In a bid to reduce accidents involving mithuns, a semi-wild bovine species, forest department in Arunachal Pradesh's Siang district has launched a programme to outfit the animals with fluorescent collars.

The initiative comes after a series of fatal collisions between vehicles and mithuns, particularly during winter nights when the animals seek warmth on the roads.

Mithuns, which have dark hides, are difficult to see at night, especially in foggy conditions, making them vulnerable on poorly lit highways.

"Unlike cows, mithuns have a black or deep brown hide, making them less visible at night on poorly lit highways, especially in foggy stretches," explained Niyang Pertin, Circle Officer of Pangin.

"The death of at l...