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The '''Mehao wildlife sanctuary''' was declared with an aim to conserve the biodiversity around the Mehao Lake<ref name="Incredible India">{{cite web |last1=Ministry of Tourism, Government of India |title=Mehao Wildlife Sanctuary |url=https://www.incredibleindia.org/content/incredibleindia/en/destinations/roing/mehao-wildlife-sanctuary.html |website=www.www.incredibleindia.org |publisher=Ministry of Tourism, Government of India |access-date=9 June 2021}}</ref>. The sanctuary is gifted with virgin natural lush green forest and lakes.The sancturary harbours some rare varieties of orchids. The altitude of the sanctuary varies from 900 to 3500 meters.
The '''Mehao wildlife sanctuary''' was declared with an aim to conserve the biodiversity around the Mehao Lake.<ref name="Incredible India">{{cite web |last1=Ministry of Tourism, Government of India |title=Mehao Wildlife Sanctuary |url=https://www.incredibleindia.org/content/incredibleindia/en/destinations/roing/mehao-wildlife-sanctuary.html |website=www.www.incredibleindia.org |publisher=Ministry of Tourism, Government of India |access-date=9 June 2021}}</ref> The sanctuary is gifted with virgin natural lush green forest and lakes. The sanctuary harbours some rare varieties of orchids. The altitude of the sanctuary varies from 900 to 3500 meters. The sanctuary covers {{cvt|281.5|km2}}. Its average winter temperature is {{cvt|12|°C|°F}} and its average summer temperature is {{cvt|36|°C|°F}}.


===Flora===
==Flora==
The forest can be classified into four major types Tropical evergreen,Sub-tropical and temperate forest, Temperate broad leaved and temperate coniferous forest. The Coptis teeta and taxus baccata are the endemic plants here.. The plant species found are Terminalia myriocarpa, Terminalia bellirica, [[Terminalia chebula]], Altingia excelsa, Jalauma phellocarpa, Abizzia lucida, Abizzia procera, Abizzia arunachalensis, Abizzia sherriffi, Acacia caesia, [[Canarium strictum]], [[Lagerstroemia speciosa|Largerstreomia flosreginae]], [[Duabanga grandiflora]], Michelia champaca, Messua ferra, Dillenia indica, Castanopsis indica, Bischofia javanica, Magnolia species, Ailanthus grandis, [[Kydia calycina]], Bombax ceiba, [[Schima wallichii|Schima wallichii]], [[Ficus altissima]],Ainus nepalensis, Populus amblei, Castanopsis indica, Castanopsis spicata, Quercus griffithi, Quercus amellosa, Betula alnoides.<ref name="Roing">{{cite web |last1=District Administration |title=Mehao Wildlife Sanctuary |url=https://roing.nic.in/mehao-wildlife-sanctuary/ |website=www.roing.nic.in |publisher=Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh |access-date=9 June 2021}}</ref>
The forest can be classified into four major types; tropical evergreen, sub-tropical and temperate forest, temperate broad leaved forest and temperate coniferous forest. Plant species found in the sanctuary include ''[[Coptis teeta]]'' ''[[Taxus baccata]]'', ''[[Terminalia myriocarpa]]'', ''[[Terminalia bellirica]]'', ''[[Terminalia chebula]]'', ''[[Altingia excelsa]]'', ''[[Jalauma phellocarpa]]'', ''[[Abizzia lucida]]'', ''[[Abizzia procera]]'', ''[[Abizzia arunachalensis]]'', ''[[Abizzia sherriffi]]'', ''[[Acacia caesia]]'', ''[[Canarium strictum]]'', ''[[Lagerstroemia speciosa]]'', ''[[Duabanga grandiflora]]'', ''[[Michelia champaca]]'', ''[[Messua ferra]]'', ''[[Dillenia indica]]'', ''[[Castanopsis indica]]'', ''[[Bischofia javanica]]'', ''[[Magnolia species]]'', ''[[Ailanthus grandis]]'', ''[[Kydia calycina]]'', ''[[Bombax ceiba]]'', ''[[Schima wallichii]]'', ''[[Ficus altissima]]'', ''[[Ainus nepalensis]]'', ''[[Populus amblei]]'', ''[[Castanopsis indica]]'', ''[[Castanopsis spicata]]'', ''[[Quercus griffithi]]'', ''[[Quercus amellosa]]'', and ''[[Betula alnoides]]''.<ref name="Roing">{{cite web |last1=District Administration |title=Mehao Wildlife Sanctuary |url=https://roing.nic.in/mehao-wildlife-sanctuary |website=www.roing.nic.in |publisher=Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh |access-date=9 June 2021}}</ref>
===Fauna===
The Mehao Sanctuary is rich in biodiversity. The animals found in the sanctuary include [[Tiger]], Leopard, [[Clouded leopard]], [[Asian Elephant]], Gaur, sloth Bear, Barking Deer, [[Marbled Cat]], Capped Langur, [[Slender Loris]], white browed gibbon, [[Musk deer]], [[Mishmi takin]]. [[Red Panda]], Serow etc.The [[King cobra]], Python and great whip snake are the rare species of reptiles found here. The Butterflies include common peacock and Paris peacock.


==How to reach==
==Fauna==
The Mehao Sanctuary is rich in biodiversity. The animals found in the sanctuary include [[tiger]], leopard, [[clouded leopard]], [[Asian elephant]], gaur, sloth bear, barking deer, [[marbled cat]], capped langur, [[slender loris]], white browed gibbon, [[musk deer]], [[Mishmi takin]], [[red panda]], and serow. The [[king cobra]], python and great whip snake are the rare species of reptile found here. Butterflies include common peacock and Paris peacock.{{Citation needed|date=May 2022}}
The sanctuary is 17km from the Roing town which is also the district head quarters. The best time to visit the sanctuary is from October to March<ref name="Arunachal">{{cite web |last1=Tour my India |title=Mehao wildlife sanctuary |url=https://www.tourmyindia.com/states/arunachalpradesh/mehao-wildlife-sanctuary.html |website=www.tourmyindia.com |publisher=Tour my India |access-date=9 June 2021}}</ref>.

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==Location==
The sanctuary is 17&nbsp;km from Roing town which is also the district headquarters. The best time to visit the sanctuary is from October to March.<ref name="Arunachal">{{cite web |last1=Tour my India |title=Mehao wildlife sanctuary |url=https://www.tourmyindia.com/states/arunachalpradesh/mehao-wildlife-sanctuary.html |website=www.tourmyindia.com |publisher=Tour my India |access-date=9 June 2021}}</ref>
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File:Map of Mehao Sanctuary R3.jpg|Map of Mehao WL Sanctuary
File:Map of Mehao Sanctuary R3.jpg|Map of Mehao WL Sanctuary
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==References==
==References==
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{{Arunachal Pradesh}}
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[[Category:Wildlife sanctuaries in Arunachal Pradesh]]
[[Category:Tiger reserves of India]]
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Latest revision as of 09:04, 22 June 2023

Mehao Wildlife Sanctuary
Hunting Rufous-necked Hornbill (Aceros nipalensis) at Mehao Wildlife Sanctuary on February 24, 2008
Map showing the location of Mehao Wildlife Sanctuary
Map showing the location of Mehao Wildlife Sanctuary
Location in Arunachal Pradesh, India
Map showing the location of Mehao Wildlife Sanctuary
Map showing the location of Mehao Wildlife Sanctuary
Mehao Wildlife Sanctuary (India)
Coordinates28°09′27″N 95°56′24″E / 28.15750°N 95.94000°E / 28.15750; 95.94000
Area281.5 km2 (108.7 sq mi)
Established1980
WebsiteSecretary (Environment & Forest), Government of Arunachal Pradesh

The Mehao wildlife sanctuary was declared with an aim to conserve the biodiversity around the Mehao Lake.[1] The sanctuary is gifted with virgin natural lush green forest and lakes. The sanctuary harbours some rare varieties of orchids. The altitude of the sanctuary varies from 900 to 3500 meters. The sanctuary covers 281.5 km2 (108.7 sq mi). Its average winter temperature is 12 °C (54 °F) and its average summer temperature is 36 °C (97 °F).

Flora

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The forest can be classified into four major types; tropical evergreen, sub-tropical and temperate forest, temperate broad leaved forest and temperate coniferous forest. Plant species found in the sanctuary include Coptis teeta Taxus baccata, Terminalia myriocarpa, Terminalia bellirica, Terminalia chebula, Altingia excelsa, Jalauma phellocarpa, Abizzia lucida, Abizzia procera, Abizzia arunachalensis, Abizzia sherriffi, Acacia caesia, Canarium strictum, Lagerstroemia speciosa, Duabanga grandiflora, Michelia champaca, Messua ferra, Dillenia indica, Castanopsis indica, Bischofia javanica, Magnolia species, Ailanthus grandis, Kydia calycina, Bombax ceiba, Schima wallichii, Ficus altissima, Ainus nepalensis, Populus amblei, Castanopsis indica, Castanopsis spicata, Quercus griffithi, Quercus amellosa, and Betula alnoides.[2]

Fauna

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The Mehao Sanctuary is rich in biodiversity. The animals found in the sanctuary include tiger, leopard, clouded leopard, Asian elephant, gaur, sloth bear, barking deer, marbled cat, capped langur, slender loris, white browed gibbon, musk deer, Mishmi takin, red panda, and serow. The king cobra, python and great whip snake are the rare species of reptile found here. Butterflies include common peacock and Paris peacock.[citation needed]

Location

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The sanctuary is 17 km from Roing town which is also the district headquarters. The best time to visit the sanctuary is from October to March.[3]

  • Map of Mehao WL Sanctuary
    Map of Mehao WL Sanctuary

References

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  1. ^ Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. "Mehao Wildlife Sanctuary". www.www.incredibleindia.org. Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
  2. ^ District Administration. "Mehao Wildlife Sanctuary". www.roing.nic.in. Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
  3. ^ Tour my India. "Mehao wildlife sanctuary". www.tourmyindia.com. Tour my India. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
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