Yangoupokpi-Lokchao Wildlife Sanctuary

Yangoupokpi-Lokchao Wildlife Sanctuary
(Meitei: Yangoupokpi-Lokchao Lamlak-ki Saa-Ngaa Ngaak Senpham)
Purple Sapphire (Heliophorus epicles) in the Yangoupokpi-Lokchao Wildlife Sanctuary, Manipur
Map showing the location of Yangoupokpi-Lokchao Wildlife Sanctuary
Map showing the location of Yangoupokpi-Lokchao Wildlife Sanctuary
Map showing the location of Yangoupokpi-Lokchao Wildlife Sanctuary
Map showing the location of Yangoupokpi-Lokchao Wildlife Sanctuary
LocationChandel district, Manipur
Nearest cityImphal
Coordinates24°19′N 94°14′E / 24.32°N 94.23°E / 24.32; 94.23
Area184.80 km2 (71.35 sq mi)
Established1989
Governing bodyGovernment of Manipur

Yangoupokpi-Lokchao Wildlife Sanctuary (Meitei: Yangoupokpi-Lokchao Lamlak-ki Saa-Ngaa Ngaak Senpham) is an Indo-Burma wildlife sanctuary in Chandel district of Manipur. It is in the Indo-Myanmar border about 110 km from Imphal. It has an area of 184.80 square kilometers.[1][2][3]

The ecosystem of this wildlife sanctuary is unique and vibrant. It represents the Indo-Myanmar biological diversity (Indo-Burma). It is because of the strategic location of the wildlife sanctuary in the meeting point of the two major geographical zones, India and Myanmar (Burma).[4]

History

Yangoupokpi-Lokchao Wildlife Sanctuary was established in the year 1989.[5][6]

Fauna

Hoolock gibbon hanging on a tree branch.

Hoolock gibbon (Meitei: "Yongmoo" or "Yongmu") is the only ape species found in India. It lives in this wildlife sanctuary. Others include wild bear (Meitei: Lamlakki Sawom), Himalayan Black Bear (Meitei: Himalayagi Amuba Sawom), Malayan Sun Bear (Meitei: Malayagi Numit Sawom), Slow loris (Meitei: "Yong Ikaithibi") or (Meitei: "Loudraubi"), Stump-tailed macaque, Serow, Indian Civet cat, Common otter (Eurasian otter), pangolin, leopard (Meitei: Kabokkei). Sometimes, elephants (Meitei: Shamu) also migrated from the Indo-Myanmar border.[4][7]

Visiting seasons

The best season to visit the sanctuary is from October to April. The best time to visit is during the early morning.[4]

Rest houses

There are some rest houses in and around the sanctuary. These are: (1) Forest Rest House, Moreh, (2) Indo-Myanmar Trade Center Rest House, Moreh, (3) Transit Camp at Wildlife Office, Moreh.[4]

See also

References

  1. ^ Singh, Arambam Sanatomba (2021-06-18). Ecotourism Development Ventures in Manipur: Green Skill Development and Livelihood Mission. Walnut Publication. p. 107. ISBN 978-93-91145-59-0.
  2. ^ SAHA, GOUTAM KUMAR; MAZUMDAR, SUBHENDU (2017-07-01). WILDLIFE BIOLOGY : AN INDIAN PERSPECTIVE (in Arabic). PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd. ISBN 978-81-203-5313-8.
  3. ^ Singh, Arambam Sanatomba (2021-01-04). Challenges of Climate Change in Manipur: Strategies and Action Plans. Walnut Publication. ISBN 978-1-954399-41-9.
  4. ^ a b c d Singh, Arambam Sanatomba (2021-06-18). Ecotourism Development Ventures in Manipur: Green Skill Development and Livelihood Mission. Walnut Publication. p. 108. ISBN 978-93-91145-59-0.
  5. ^ Sangeetha, Jeyabalan; Thangadurai, Devarajan; Ching, Goh Hong; Islam, Saher (2019-04-30). Biodiversity and Conservation: Characterization and Utilization of Plants, Microbes and Natural Resources for Sustainable Development and Ecosystem Management. CRC Press. ISBN 978-0-429-75906-2.
  6. ^ Ghosh, Joydeep (2019-02-28). General Knowledge of Northeast India: For All Psc and Competitive Exams. Educreation Publishing.
  7. ^ K.P, Laladhas; Oommen, Oommen V.; P.R, Sudhakaran (2015-03-06). Biodiversity Conservation - Challenges for the Future. Bentham Science Publishers. ISBN 978-1-68108-021-5.
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