Gamgul Siyabehi Wildlife Sanctuary

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Recently, a rare Himalayan Brown Bear (Ursus arctos isabellinus) has been captured on camera inside the Gamgul Siyabehi Wildlife Sanctuary in Chamba of Himachal Pradesh. 

About Gamgul Siyabehi Wildlife Sanctuary

• Location: It is located in the state of Himachal Pradesh.
• It is nestled in the catchment of Siul nala (a tributary of Ravi River).
• It is adjoined at the northern end by the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
• The Sanctuary is situated at elevations from 1,800 to 3,900 meters.
  • The famous Kashmir Stag has been reported to be found only in this sanctuary located in Himachal Pradesh.
• Vegetation: Western Mixed Coniferous Forests, Moist temperate deciduous forests, Kharsu Oak forest, Birch/ Rhododendron forests and Alpine pastures.
• Flora: The typical high altitude vegetation found here includes deodar forests, coniferous forests and alpine pastures.
• Fauna: Asiatic Black Bear (Ursus thibetanus), Ibex (Capra ibex), Himalayan Tahr (Hemitragus jemlahicus), Common Leopard (Panthera pardus), Red Fox, Himalayan Tahr, small populations of Musk Deer, and Pheasants. etc.

Source: NIE

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