Zeilad Wildlife Sanctuary

About Zeilad Wildlife Sanctuary:

• It is located in the Tamenglong district of Manipur.
• It had been established in 1982 and was located specifically on the Indo-Myanmar border.
• It covers an area of 21 sq.km.
• It is in the basin of the Barak River and has hilly terrain.
• A group of seven lakes, Zeilad, Guiphuapzei, Nrouzei, Tuangpuizei, Goulungzei, and Napsemzei, are part of this sanctuary. Zeilad Lake is the biggest and most famous.
• Forest Type: Semi evergreen and Wet hill Forest.
• It is a haven for various species of flora and fauna, including migratory birds and exotic fish species. 
• Flora: Michelia champaca, Toona ciliata, Schima wallichii, Gmelina arborea, Messua ferrea, Artocarpus hirsute, Mangifera indica, Castanopsis hystrix, etc.
• Fauna:
  • Its faunal species include Tiger, Leopard, Leopard cat, small Indian civet, Common Langur, Hoolock gibbon, Great Indian Hornbill, barking deer, flying squirrel, etc.
  • Marine animals like fish, tortoises, pythons are spotted in the lake waters. 

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

The Katakhal, Jiri, Chiri, Modhura, Longai, Sonai, Rukni and Singla are the main tributaries of the Barak River. The tributaries are mainly rain fed and cause flood problems when precipitation occurs.

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