Manas National Park Latest News
Recently, Assam Chief Minister announced that Manas National Park has recorded zero rhino and tiger poaching cases for three consecutive years.
About Manas National Park
- Location: It is located in the foothills of Himalayas in Assam.
- It shares a border with Bhutan’s Royal Manas National Park.
- River: The Manas River (A major tributary of the Brahmaputra River), from which its name has been derived, flows through the west of the park and is the main river within it.
- The park’s elevation ranges from 60 to 1,500 meters (200 to 4,900 feet) above sea level, contributing to its rich biodiversity.
- The area has the unique distinction of being a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a Tiger Reserve, an Elephant Reserve, a Biosphere Reserve, and an Important Bird Area.
- It is one of the first reserves included in the tiger reserve network under Project Tiger in 1973.
- It forms part of a large tiger conservation landscape which includes Buxa-Nameri-Pakke-Namdapha tiger reserves and protected areas of Bhutan and Myanmar.
- The park is inhabited by several indigenous communities, including the Bodo.
- Vegetation: It consists of semi-evergreen and mixed deciduous forests, interspersed with grasslands and riparian vegetation (in core area).
- Flora: The most presiding plant species found here are hoolong trees. Some other prominent species available here are Amari, Dewa Sam, Himolu, Garjan, etc.
- Fauna: It is home to Hispid Hare, Pygmy Hog, Golden Langur, Indian Rhinoceros, Asiatic Buffalo, etc.
Source: DD News
Last updated on Sep, 2026
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