Wildlife in Manipur

Wildlife Sanctuaries in Manipur

   

Manipur state is nestled in the northern eastern part of the country which is renowned for its lush green forest and vegetations. The national parks and other zoo are the leading tourist attraction in India. This popular tourist destination is enclosed with a wide range of national park and wildlife sanctuary.

 

Some of the Wildlife in Manipur are listed below :- 

Keibul Lamjao National Park :-

The Keilbul Lamjao National Park is a famous attraction for the visitors who hail here for exploring the wildlife of Manipur state. It is located at about 53 km from Imphal in Manipur. Keibul Lamjao National Park Manipur is probably the World's only 'floating sanctuary' that comprises 40 sq km of wetland overgrown with 1.5 m. deep floating vegetation (called phumdi). Keibul Lamjao consists of the unique 'phumdi' or floating marshes. Eighty per cent of the flora is submerged and the vegetation forms a 90-120 cm. thick cover on the water surface. The largest freshwater lake in India; a large portion of which falls within the park.

Other species of deer seen here include the hog deer, sambar and muntjac. One of the most primitive primates, the slow loris occurs in scattered pockets on the hills. Assamese and stump-tailed macaques and the Hoolock gibbon are restricted mainly to the western hills. The Rhesus monkey is found ubiquitously around the park. The large Indian civet Viverra zibetha and small Indian civet Viverricula indica, common otter Lutra lutra and wild boar Sus scrofa are some of the large mammals found in the area.

A variety of rare birds occur in Keibul Lamjao and the Loktak Lake. The Black Eagle and the Shaheen Falcon are some of the raptors seen here. The Eastern White Stork, Bamboo Partridge and Green Peafowl are also found here. Some of the species of hornbills found here include the Brownbacked Hornbill, Rufousnecked Hornbill, Wreathed Hornbill, the Pied Hornbill and the Great Pied Hornbill. The avifauna consists primarily of the smaller reed-dwelling species. Waterfowl, which were unfailing winter migrants to the lake, are becoming more rare because of the lack of open water surfaces. The Hooded Crane may be seen in the Manipur valley.

Manipur Zoological Garden :-

It is located at a distance of about 6 km from Imphal in Manipur. Here there are some rare to be found species. The zoo is located in the district of Imphal which lies at a distance of six kilometer. This garden also preserves a number of wild beast species that mostly dwell here. The most common animal species that visitors can spot here are the brow antlered deer which is also known as the Sangai deer. This deer species is simply called as ‘the dancing deer of Manipur’ by the village people. Apart from it, this garden also is a habitat for around 420 wild animal species and over 55 different types of bird species which you can spot while exploring in this place. The zoo is open all days of the week but is closed on Monday.

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