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The '''Kamlang Wildlife Sanctuary''', established in 1989, is rich in |
The '''Kamlang Wildlife Sanctuary''', established in 1989, is rich in flora and fauna. It is situated in the [[Lohit District]] of the [[Northeast India|northeastern]] Indian state of [[Arunachal Pradesh]]. The park is named after the [[Kamlang River]] which flows through it. The [[Hishmi]], [[Digaru]], and [[Mizo people|Mizo]] tribal people who reside around the periphery of the sanctuary claim their descent from the King [[Rukmo]] of the epic [[Mahabharata]]. They believe in a myth of an invisible god known as ''Suto Phenkhenynon jamalu''. An important body of water in the sanctuary is the Glow Lake. Located in tropical and sub-tropical climatic zones, the sanctuary is the habitat of four big cat species: tiger, leopard, clouded leopard and snow leopard.<ref name=Forest>{{Cite web|url=http://arunachalforests.gov.in/Kamlang%20Wildlife%20Sanctuary.html|title=Kamlang Wildlife Sanctuary|publisher=Aruanchal Forest Department}}</ref><ref name=Intro>{{Cite web|url=http://apspcb.org.in/images/pdf/demwe/EIA%20Chapters%2011-14.pdf|format=pdf|title=Demwe Lower HE Project (1750 MW):Protected Area |publisher=Arunachal State Pradesh Power Corporation Board}}</ref> |
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==Topography== |
==Topography== |
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The sanctuary is in the South-Eastern part of Lohit District. Established in 1989, it covers an area of {{Convert|78|km2}}.<ref name=Lohit/> The [[Lang River]] forms its northern border and the [[Namdapha National Park]] is on its southern border. Wakro town in the Namsai Sub-Division is close to the sanctuary. Namsai town is {{Convert|70|km}} away from Wakro. The nearest rail head and airport are [[Tinsukia]] and [[Dibrugarh]] respectively.<ref name=Forest/> It is one of the |
The sanctuary is in the South-Eastern part of Lohit District. Established in 1989, it covers an area of {{Convert|78|km2}}.<ref name=Lohit/> The [[Lang River]] forms its northern border and the [[Namdapha National Park]] is on its southern border. Wakro town in the Namsai Sub-Division is close to the sanctuary. Namsai town is {{Convert|70|km}} away from Wakro. The nearest rail head and airport are [[Tinsukia]] and [[Dibrugarh]] respectively.<ref name=Forest/> It is one of the twelve protected areas in the state of Arunachal Pradesh.<ref name=Intro/> |
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The park has a number of |
The park has a number of bodies of water above an elevation of {{Convert|600|m}}. One of the prominent is the Glow Lake, at an elevation of {{Convert|5000|ft}}, covering an area of {{Convert|8|km2}}<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.arunachaltimes.in/wordpress/2014/11/29/jewels-of-namsai-district/|title=Jewels of Namsai district|date= 29 November 2014|publisher=Arunachal Times}}</ref> and with a circumference of about {{Convert|4|-|5|km}}; it is accessible only by trekking. Another notable topographic feature within the park is the "Parasuram Kund" ('kund' means "pond") which is a pilgrimage place.<ref name=Forest/> |
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==Flora== |
==Flora== |
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The upper reaches of the park |
The upper reaches of the park have Alpine vegetation, particularly on the Daphabhum peak which borders the [[Namdapha National Park]]. The lower reaches (below {{Convert|1200|m}}), including the foothills, have tropical wet evergreen forests. 150 tree species have been reported in the park. The main trees found in the park are ''[[Canarium resiniferum]]'', ''[[Terminalia chebula]]'', ''[[Gmelina arborea]]'' and ''[[Amoora wallichii]]''. A great variety of herbs, bamboos, grasses, and shrubs are also present,<ref name=Forest/><ref name=Intro/> and 49 species of orchids have also been reported from the park. <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.academia.edu/953492/Contributions_to_the_orchid_flora_of_Kamlang_wildlife_sanctuary_in_Lohit_district_of_Arunachal_Pradesh|title= Contributions To The Orchid Flora Of Kamlang Wild Lifesanctuary In Lohit District Of Arunachal Pradesh|year=2006|publisher= Bulletin of Arunachal Forest Research 22 (1&2)}}</ref> |
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==Wildlife== |
==Wildlife== |
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Wildlife in the park is similar to |
Wildlife in the park is similar to that found in the contiguous area of the [[Namdapha Tiger Reserve]]; there are 61 species of mammals, 105 bird species and 20 species of reptiles. Apart from the four big cats: tiger, leopard, clouded leopard and snow leopard, other notable animal species reported in the park are elephant, leopard cat, Himalayan palm civet, [[capped langur]], [[wild boar]], [[civet]], [[deer]], [[giant squirrel]] and [[flying squirrel]].<ref name=Forest/> Of the fifteen species of [[primate]] found in India, six species are found in the park. These are [[northern plains gray langur]] (''Semnopithecus entellus''), [[rhesus macaque]] (''Macaca mulatta''), [[stump-tailed macaque]] (''Macaca arctoides''), [[Assam macaque]] (''Macaca assamensis''), [[hoolock gibbon]] (''Bunopithecus hoolock''), and [[Sunda slow loris]] (''Nycticebus coucang'').<ref name=Intro/> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 00:15, 11 June 2015
| Kamlang Wildlife Sanctuary | |
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 Glao Glow Lake Canopy in the midst of Kamlang Wildlife Sanctuary | |
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| Location | Lohit District, Arunachal Pradesh, India |
| Nearest city | Wakro |
| Area | 78 square kilometres (30 sq mi) |
| Established | 1974 |
| Governing body | Government of India, Government of Arunachal Pradesh |
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The Kamlang Wildlife Sanctuary, established in 1989, is rich in flora and fauna. It is situated in the Lohit District of the northeastern Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. The park is named after the Kamlang River which flows through it. The Hishmi, Digaru, and Mizo tribal people who reside around the periphery of the sanctuary claim their descent from the King Rukmo of the epic Mahabharata. They believe in a myth of an invisible god known as Suto Phenkhenynon jamalu. An important body of water in the sanctuary is the Glow Lake. Located in tropical and sub-tropical climatic zones, the sanctuary is the habitat of four big cat species: tiger, leopard, clouded leopard and snow leopard.[2][3]
Topography
The sanctuary is in the South-Eastern part of Lohit District. Established in 1989, it covers an area of 78 square kilometres (30 sq mi).[1] The Lang River forms its northern border and the Namdapha National Park is on its southern border. Wakro town in the Namsai Sub-Division is close to the sanctuary. Namsai town is 70 kilometres (43 mi) away from Wakro. The nearest rail head and airport are Tinsukia and Dibrugarh respectively.[2] It is one of the twelve protected areas in the state of Arunachal Pradesh.[3]
The park has a number of bodies of water above an elevation of 600 metres (2,000 ft). One of the prominent is the Glow Lake, at an elevation of 5,000 feet (1,500 m), covering an area of 8 square kilometres (3.1 sq mi)[4] and with a circumference of about 4–5 kilometres (2.5–3.1 mi); it is accessible only by trekking. Another notable topographic feature within the park is the "Parasuram Kund" ('kund' means "pond") which is a pilgrimage place.[2]
Flora
The upper reaches of the park have Alpine vegetation, particularly on the Daphabhum peak which borders the Namdapha National Park. The lower reaches (below 1,200 metres (3,900 ft)), including the foothills, have tropical wet evergreen forests. 150 tree species have been reported in the park. The main trees found in the park are Canarium resiniferum, Terminalia chebula, Gmelina arborea and Amoora wallichii. A great variety of herbs, bamboos, grasses, and shrubs are also present,[2][3] and 49 species of orchids have also been reported from the park. [5]
Wildlife
Wildlife in the park is similar to that found in the contiguous area of the Namdapha Tiger Reserve; there are 61 species of mammals, 105 bird species and 20 species of reptiles. Apart from the four big cats: tiger, leopard, clouded leopard and snow leopard, other notable animal species reported in the park are elephant, leopard cat, Himalayan palm civet, capped langur, wild boar, civet, deer, giant squirrel and flying squirrel.[2] Of the fifteen species of primate found in India, six species are found in the park. These are northern plains gray langur (Semnopithecus entellus), rhesus macaque (Macaca mulatta), stump-tailed macaque (Macaca arctoides), Assam macaque (Macaca assamensis), hoolock gibbon (Bunopithecus hoolock), and Sunda slow loris (Nycticebus coucang).[3]
References
- ^ a b "Wildlife:Kamlang". Government of Arunachal Pradesh.
- ^ a b c d e "Kamlang Wildlife Sanctuary". Aruanchal Forest Department.
- ^ a b c d "Demwe Lower HE Project (1750 MW):Protected Area" (pdf). Arunachal State Pradesh Power Corporation Board.
- ^ "Jewels of Namsai district". Arunachal Times. 29 November 2014.
- ^ "Contributions To The Orchid Flora Of Kamlang Wild Lifesanctuary In Lohit District Of Arunachal Pradesh". Bulletin of Arunachal Forest Research 22 (1&2). 2006.
