Murlen National Park UPSC

  • Murlen National Park is located in the Champhai district of Mizoram state in Northeast India.
  • In 1989, it was established as a wildlife sanctuary.
  • In 1991, Murlen Wildlife Sanctuary was upgraded to a national park.
  • Area: The park covers an approximate area of 200 square kilometers (77 square miles).
  • Hills: The park is situated in the Mizo Hills.
  • River: Some of the rivers flow near the park include:
    • Tiau River
    • Tuivai River
    • Champhai River
  • Flora: Tropical and Subtropical Forests, Montane Forests, Orchids, Mosses and Ferns, Epiphytes etc.
  • Fauna: Tiger, Leopard, Malayan Giant Squirrel, Himalayan Black Bear, Serow, Hoolock Gibbon, Goral , Sambar, Kaleej Pheasant, Bhutan Peacock Pheasant, Burmese Python, Indian Rock Python, Reticulated Python, King Cobra etc.
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