Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary
Wildlife sanctuary in West Bengal, India
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Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary was set up in 1915 in the Darjeeling District of West Bengal, India.
LocationDarjeeling District, West Bengal, India
Coordinates26°59′38″N 88°15′55″E
Area38.6 km2 (14.9 sq mi)
Established1915
| Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary | |
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IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
Entrance to the Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary, Darjeeling | |
  Location within West Bengal  Location within India | |
 Interactive map of Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Location | Darjeeling District, West Bengal, India |
| Coordinates | 26°59′38″N 88°15′55″E |
| Area | 38.6 km2 (14.9 sq mi) |
| Established | 1915 |
History
Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary was established in 1915.[1]
Geography
Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary covers an area of 38.6 km2 (14.9 sq mi).[1] The elevation ranges from 1,500 to 2,600 m (4,900 to 8,500 ft).[citation needed]
Ecology
Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary consists of natural and human-made forests. Oak is the most represented, followed by Kapasi, Katus, Kawla, Champ.[2]
In 2022, a Satyr tragopan was sighted.[3]
