Manas Wildlife Reserve

Unesco's Scientific, Educational and Cultural Organization has recognized India's Manas Wildlife Sanctuary as a World Natural Heritage in 1985.

Located in the area of ​​the Himalayan mountain range with an extension through Bhufan. The Manas Wildlife Sanctuary, also known as Manas National Park, consists of a conservation area of ​​tigers, elephants, Indian rhinos and many of the world's most endangered wildlife, and at the same time there is also Assam Biosphere Reserve . This reserve is located in the northeastern state of Assam, this is a regional hotspot for biodiversity. The reserve covers an area of ​​39,100 ha, including the area of ​​the surrounding corridor and the adjacent areas, forest and plain areas, this area covers up to 283,700 ha.

The name Manas wildlife reserve is named after the snake god Manasa. The Manas River is a major branch of the Brahmaputra River - a river that flows through the center of the park.

Manas Wildlife Sanctuary is an ideal living environment for rare and precious species, especially endangered animals such as tiger, rhino, deer, wild boar, Indian rhino Degree. In India, the Manas reserve is one of the most important protected areas because it has a large number of species and a diverse range of wildlife.

The wildlife sanctuary is essentially just the core of Manas National Park. Surrounding areas such as plains, forests, and biosphere reserves . contribute to maintaining the integrity of the entire area and a food supply, creating habitats for animals Animals and plants here.

Manas Wildlife Sanctuary is not only a wildlife sanctuary, but also a beautiful natural landscape. Not only that, the swampy wetland in the reserve is also of international importance. Here the flora, fauna and fisheries are extremely rich. A total of 55 rare mammals, 36 reptiles and amphibians, hundreds of unique plants of Little India. The largest number of wildlife in the reserve is tigers, so it is considered the largest tiger sanctuary in India. Elephants and rhinos are the second most abundant animal in the reserve, and there are more than 450 bird species here, of which rare hornbills are rare. Reptiles here have lizards, Malaysian crocodiles, Assam turtles and some other types.

Manas Wildlife Sanctuary is recognized by Unesco under the criteria (vii), (ix), (x).

Criterion (vii): Manas is recognized for its biodiversity, and it is also a beautiful natural landscape. Manas is located at the foot of the Himalayas with a stretch through Bhufan. Along the two banks of the Manas River, named after the snake god Manasa, this is a large and very majestic river in India.

Criterion (ix): The system of Manas river is a large river system that flows through the reserve. This river carries a large amount of mud and debris from rocks and gravel along the flow of water and settles here forming a thick layer of silt and clay. The forests in the area also enrich the ecosystem here when the leaves fall, the leaves in the forest fall and submerge into thick layers and decompose to form a nutrient mixture for the soil. From good and fertile soil, it creates a good growth environment for the flora here.

Criterion (x): The Manas Wildlife Sanctuary is home to nearly 60 wildlife species, including 22 at risk. More than 450 species of birds including precious birds, 37 species of reptiles and amphibians. Besides, Manas Wildlife Sanctuary also has 89 upright trees, 49 bush species, 172 herb species, 15 orchid species, 18 species of ferns and 43 grass species.