Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary
Wildlife sanctuary in Tripura, India
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Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary in the South Tripura district of the Indian state of Tripura.[1]
LocationSouth Tripura district, Tripura
NearestcityUdaipur
Coordinates23°25′18″N 91°18′47″E
Area194.7 km2 (75.2 sq mi)
| Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary | |
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IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
An Indian gaur at the sanctuary | |
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 Interactive map of Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Location | South Tripura district, Tripura |
| Nearest city | Udaipur |
| Coordinates | 23°25′18″N 91°18′47″E |
| Area | 194.7 km2 (75.2 sq mi) |
| Established | 1988 |
Description
The sanctuary covers and area of 194.7 km2 (75.2 sq mi) and was declared a protected area in 1988.[2]
Flora and fauna
The vegetation consists of deciduous and semi-evergreen forests. Major wildlife include the Gaur, Hoolock Gibbon, Golden Langur, Capped Langur and birds such as Pheasant-tailed Jacana, White-breasted Kingfisher, Black Drongo, Tailorbird, Jungle Myna.[3]
