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D'Ering Memorial Wildlife Sanctuary

Protected area in Arunachal Pradesh, India From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

D'Ering Memorial Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area in Arunachal Pradesh, India, with an area of 190 km2 (73 sq mi). It was established in 1978.[1] About 80% of the area is grassland, and the remaining is riverine forest mixed with bamboo and secondary forests.[2] The fauna in the sanctuary includes tiger and leopard.[3] The Indian hare is particularly common.[4]

Coordinates27°56′16″N 95°26′45″E
Area190 km2 (73 sq mi)[1]
Established1978
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D'Ering Memorial Wildlife Sanctuary
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
D'Ering Memorial Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Arunachal Pradesh
D'Ering Memorial Wildlife Sanctuary
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D'Ering Memorial Wildlife Sanctuary is located in India
D'Ering Memorial Wildlife Sanctuary
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LocationArunachal Pradesh, India
Coordinates27°56′16″N 95°26′45″E
Area190 km2 (73 sq mi)[1]
Established1978
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