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The sanctuary is geographically situated in the Chamoli and Rudraprayag districts of Uttarakhand. It lies within the larger Western Himalayan alpine shrub and meadows of alpine ecoregion of India, Nepal and Tibet, [6] The sanctuary is at its higher altitudes is characterised by glaciers which through glacial action over centuries have created deep "v" shaped valleys. [7]
Of these plants, 5 out of 6 species globally threatened are not found in Nanda Devi National Park or elsewhere in Uttarakhand: Aconitum falconeri, A. balfouri, Himalayan maple (Acer caesium), the blue Himalayan poppy (Meconopsis aculeata) and Saussurea atkinsoni. 31 species of rare and endangered categories were observed within the national ...
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Nanda Devi National Park is home to a wide variety of flora. Some 312 floral species that include 17 rare species have been found here. Fir, birch, rhododendron and juniper are the main flora. Vegetation is scarce In the inner sanctuary due to the dryness of the conditions. One will not find vegetation near Nanda Devi Glacier.
Jim Corbett National Park IUCN category II (national park) Bengal tiger in Corbett National Park Show map of Uttarakhand Show map of India Location Nainital,Uttarakhand, India Nearest city Ramnagar, Kotdwar Coordinates 29°32′55″N 78°56′7″E / 29.54861°N 78.93528°E / 29.54861; 78.93528 Area 1,318 km 2 Established 1936 Visitors 500,000 (in 1999) Governing body Project ...
Govind Pashu Vihar National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary is a national park in Supin Range, near Uttarkashi town in the district and state of the same name in India.It was established initially as a wildlife sanctuary in 1955, and was later converted into a national park. [1]
Poaching and continued demand for musk is the main threat in Nepal and Uttarakhand. [9] [13] Musk is also used in Asian medicine. Due to illegal hunting and habitat loss, the Alpine musk deer has become an endangered species in China. [7] Habitat destruction lead to reduction of hiding places and increased predation access to the musk deer. [6]
Pages in category "Wildlife sanctuaries in Uttarakhand" The following 8 pages are in this category, out of 8 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.