Wildlife Sanctuaries in Tripura
Tripura has four wild life
sanctuaries Trishna, Gumti, Rowa and Sepahijala. In the forests of Tripura, numerous
species of birds and beasts are found in abundance. Dhanesh (hornbill), elephant,
gobo and spectacled monkey mainly comprise its wildlife wealth . The elephants
find mention in the history of battles. Abul Fazal, a minister in the court of
the Moghul emperor, Akbar, has eloquently praised Tripura’s elephants .
Amidst the renowned wildlife
sanctuaries located in this state, Gumti Wildlife Sanctuary, placed in the
southern east limit of Tripura. The safe haven covers a total area of (389.59 sq.
km) also abode a mesmerizing water stream which itself extents transversely a
vicinity of (Three Hundred sq. km). The haven is mainly renowned for the Bison,
With elephants, bears, wild boars, deer and antelopes, monkeys of different
kinds and also a plethora of birds of various sizes and colours, the forests of
Tripura have truly become an enchanting abode of sylvan charm.
Wildlife Conservation
One more notable flora and fauna
reserve in this state is, Rowa Wildlife Sanctuary which is placed on the north
border of this state. This diminutive sanctuary inhabits an area of (85.85 sq. km)
is wealthy in dense glades and natural forests. Every year migratory birds from
distant lands visit Tripura in search of warmth and food. Many of the species
may be seen in Sepahijala, Rudrasasgar and in the lake of College Tilla
The Baramura, Atharomura and
Longtorai hill ranges of Tripura are the favourite habitat of elephants. Leaving
behind the forest, herds of elephants sometimes came down to human habitats. Such
incidents, however, have become very rare nowadays. Tigers are also present in
Tripura. They move about on both sides of the forests of Tripura and Chittagong
Hill Tract bordering Bangladesh .
Besides, leopards, wild boars, bears and small-sized climbing bears, and snakes
of various kinds are found in Tripura.
Endangered Species
The other endangered and threatened mammalian species
in Schedule 1 of Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 are elephant, sloth bear, Indian
wolf, Binturong, leopard, marbled cat, leopard cat, Chinese pangolin and serrow.
These also include some of the highly rare, endemic and endangered species, viz.,
Hoolock gibbon, slow loris, capped langur, Phayre’s langur, stump-tailed
macaquae and pig-tailed macaque.
Endangered Animals
To conserve these endangered species, a number of
special programmes are being implemented by the government. With elephants, bears,
wild boars, deer and antelopes, monkeys of different kinds and also a plethora
of birds of various sizes and colours, the forests of Tripura have truly become
an enchanting abode of sylvan charm.
Wild Animals
The spectacled monkey is found only
in the forests of Tripura and Assam .
A distinct round mark surrounding their eyes just like a spectacle has given
them this funny name.They are seen at Sipahijala Bio-complex in the West
District and also at Peratia in the South District. They are a major source of
attraction for all visitors . Like the spectacled monkey, gobos are yet another
marvel of Tripura’s forests. These rare beasts resemble the buffaloes. They
roam about in groups. They are found on the Paschim Pahar of Rajnagar block in
the South District.
Birds
A rare species of wild animal in
Tripura is the flying squirrel seen in the Barpathari area of South
Tripura . As they can fly short distances. Dhanesh is seen on
marshy lands adjoining jungles. The chirping of innumerable birds is another
attraction of this State. Parrot, doyel, kingfisher, moyna, harichacha, ghu ghu,
crane and heron are found in Tripura.
Some of the Wildlife in Tripura are
listed below :-
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