D.Ering Memorial Wildlife Sanctuary

About D. Ering Memorial Wildlife Sanctuary:

• It is situated in the East Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh.
• It was established in the year 1976. 
• The sanctuary was previously known as Lali Wildlife Sanctuary after the declaration of Lali Reserve Forest as a sanctuary. It was renamed as D`Ering in the year 1986. 
• It enjoys a tropical climate and receives north-east and south-west monsoons. 
• It is also home to the Siang River, which is one of the major rivers in Arunachal Pradesh. 
• Flora:
  • It mainly comprises riverine plains, and the vegetation has a floristic composition.
  • Thatch and grasses constitute a major portion of the sanctuary.
  • The woodland of the sanctuary includes scattered patches of trees like Termenelia myriocarpa, Dillenia indica, Albizia spp., Bombax ceiba, and others.
• Fauna:
  • Mammals in the sanctuary are represented by Hog Deer, Wild Pig, Tiger and Elephant.
  • More than 150 species of birds are the inhabitants of the sanctuary, including the endangered ones like White-Winged Wood Duck, and Bengal Florican.

Q1: Which are the major tributaries of the Siang River?

The major tributaries of Siang river are Dibang and Lohit

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