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Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary

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The Sepahijala Zoological Park, located within Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary, has welcomed three new Royal Bengal tiger cubs, taking the zoo’s tiger population to seven.

About Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary

Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the state of Tripura in northeastern India. It is known for its rich biodiversity, diverse primate population and moist deciduous forests.

Location and Important Features

The sanctuary contains two natural lakes, Abasarika Lake and Amrit Sagar Lake.

The Clouded Leopard National Park was established in 2007 as a core zone within the sanctuary. It is an important conservation area for the clouded leopard and other wildlife.

Vegetation

The sanctuary is predominantly covered by moist deciduous forests and supports a diverse range of plant species.

Flora

The sanctuary contains approximately 456 plant species.

Important tree species include Sal, Chamal, Garjan and Kanak.

Other vegetation includes Pichla, Kurcha, Awla, Bahera, Hargaja, Amlaki, bamboo and grasses.

Fauna

Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary is particularly known for its diversity of primates.

Important primate species found here include:

  • Rhesus macaque

  • Pig-tailed macaque

  • Capped langur

  • Spectacled monkey

  • Slow loris

Other mammals include the leopard, clouded leopard, barking deer, wild pig and civets.

The crab-eating mongoose, which had reportedly not been seen in the area since the 1930s, has also been recorded again, highlighting the importance of wildlife monitoring and conservation.

Avian Diversity

The sanctuary supports a rich variety of birdlife. Important birds mentioned in the supplied source include winged storks, whistling teals and white ibises.


 

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