Nameri National Park UPSC

  • Nameri National Park is located in the Sonitpur district of the state of Assam in India.
  • Nameri lies on the interstate border between Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.
  • Nameri shares its northern boundary with the Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary of Arunachal Pradesh.
  • It is part of the Eastern Himalayan biodiversity hotspot.
  • In 1978, the park was declared a reserve forest.
  • In 1985, Nameri Wildlife Sanctuary was established. Initially.
  • In 1998, Nameri Wildlife Sanctuary was declared a national park.
  • In 1999-2000, Nameri National Park became a part of the Project Tiger initiative. It is the second Tiger reserve of Assam after Manas Tiger Reserve.
  • Area: The park covers an approximate area of 200 square kilometers (78 square miles).
  • River: The Jia-Bhareli river flows along the southern boundary of the Nameri National Park along with its tributaries: The Nameri river, Upper Dikorai river and Bor Dikorai river.
  • Flora: Assam Silk Tree, Elephant Apple, Indian Rosewood, Hollock, Wild Banana , Cane Bamboo, Orchids etc.
  • Fauna: Tiger, Clouded Leopard, Wild Dog, Asian Elephant, Gaur, Sambar, Hog Deer, Black Giant Squirrel, Large Clawed Shrew, Indian Flying Fox, Slow Loris, White Winged Wood duck, Palla’s fish-eagle, Red-headed Vulture, Assam Roofed Turtle, Indian Soft Shell Turtle, Monitor Lizard etc.
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