Wildlife Sancturies in Arunachal

Arunachal Pradesh is a state in northeastern India and is known for its rich biodiversity. Here are a few National Parks in Arunachal Pradesh along with some facts and figures:

Namdapha National Park:

• Established in 1983
• Location: Changlang district
• Area: 1985 sq. km
• Known for: Being the largest protected area in the Eastern Himalayas and having diverse landscapes, including tropical forests, alpine meadows, and bamboo brakes. It is the fourth largest national park in India.
• Significant species: Bengal tigers, clouded leopards, hoolock gibbons, and a variety of bird species.

Mouling National Park:

• Established in 1986
• Location: Upper Siang district
• Area: 483 sq. km
• Known for: Its diverse landscapes including alpine meadows, temperate forests, and tropical forests and being home to several rare and endangered species.
• Significant species: Golden Langurs, clouded leopards, and various species of birds and insects.

Dibang Wildlife Sanctuary:

• Established in 1986
• Location: Upper Dibang Valley district
• Area: 4149 sq. km
• Known for: Being home to the Mishmi Hills, which is the highest point of the Eastern Himalayas, and having a rich variety of flora and fauna.
• Significant species: Snow leopards, Himalayan black bears, and various species of birds and insects.

Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary:

• Established in 1977
• Location: East Kameng district
• Area: 862 sq. km
• Known for: Being home to a variety of landscapes, including tropical forests, grasslands, and alpine meadows, and having a rich diversity of flora and fauna.
• Significant species: Elephants, tigers, hoolock gibbons, and a variety of bird species.

Mehao Wildlife Sanctuary:

• Established in 1980
• Location: Lower Dibang Valley district
• Area: 192 sq. km
• Known for: Being a wetland habitat and being home to various migratory bird species.
• Significant species: Bar-headed geese, Brahminy ducks, and a variety of waterfowl species.

Sessa Orchid Sanctuary:

• Established in 1989
• Location: West Kameng district
• Area: 100 sq. km
• Known for: Being a habitat for various species of orchids with more than 200 orchid species with 5 new and endemic species.
• Significant species: Cymbidium Orchids, Himalayan Blue Poppy, and Himalayan Bellflowers.

Kamlang Wildlife Sanctuary:

• Established in 1974
• Location: Lohit district
• Area: 783 sq. km
• Known for: Being a habitat for various species of mammals, birds, and reptiles and having a diverse landscape, including tropical forests, grasslands, and alpine meadows.
• Significant species: Hoolock gibbons, tigers, clouded leopards, and various species of birds and insects.

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