Marat Longri Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary situated in the Karbi Anglong district in the Indian state of Assam.
Description
editThe sanctuary was formed in 2003, spreading over an area of 451 km2 (174 sq mi). It hosts animals like the Asian elephant, the Hoolock gibbon, the Royal Bengal Tiger and the Himalayan Black Bear.[1] It is an part of Dhansiri-Lungding Elephant Reserve.[2]
An ISRO study in 2024 found that the sanctuary is facing a loss of its green cover.[3] Land grabbing by encroachments is also another issue faced by the sanctuary.[4] A study found that the sanctuary hosts about 91 species of wild edible plants, including 2 fern species, which are consumed by the tribal people living within the sanctuary borders.[5]
References
edit- ^ "Top Sanctuaries and National Park In Assam For Your 2022 Weekend Getaways". Sentinel Assam. 2021-12-12. Retrieved 2024-10-12.
- ^ "Wildlife Sanctuary | Principal Chief Conservator of Forest & Head of Forest Force | Government Of Assam, India". forest.assam.gov.in. Retrieved 2024-10-12.
- ^ IANS (2017-05-05). "Around 2,305 sq km of India's forest cover could be wiped out by 2025: ISRO study". The News Minute. Retrieved 2024-10-12.
- ^ "KA: Eviction Drive Carried Out At Marat Longri Wildlife Sanctuary - Eastern Mirror". easternmirrornagaland.com. 2022-09-03. Retrieved 2024-10-12.
- ^ Phangchopi, Urmika; Teron, R.; Tamuli, A. (2015-12-17). "Diversity of wild edible plants in Marat Longri Wildlife Sanctuary, Assam". Indian Journal of Natural Products and Resources. S2CID 55725629.
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