Zeilad Wildlife Sanctuary

14 Nov 2024 10:33:25 am

Tags : Zeilad Wildlife Sanctuary

Topic: Protected Areas

Why in the news?

The Rongmei Naga Council Manipur (RNCM), a powerful Naga citizens’ group, has strongly opposed the proposed oil exploration at Zeilad Wildlife Sanctuary in Manipur‘s Tamenglong district.
The project has sparked widespread concern and opposition within the Rongmei community.

Source: The Times of India

About Zeilad Wildlife Sanctuary:

It is located in the Tamenglong district of Manipur.
It was 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.
It encompasses semi-evergreen and wet hill forests.
It is a haven for various species of flora and fauna, including migratory birds and exotic fish species.
Tiger, Leopard, Leopard cat, small Indian civet, Common Langur, Hoolock gibbon, Great Indian Hornbill, barking deer, flying squirrel, etc. are found here.
Marine animals like fish, tortoises, pythons are spotted in the lake waters.