How are wildlife species protected in Mizoram?

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Map highlighting the northeastern Indian state of Mizoram in orange, with its capital Aizawl marked. Surrounding countries including Bangladesh, Myanmar, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and the Maldives are shown in relation to India, with major bodies of water like the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, and Indian Ocean labeled. — Mizoram Mizoram, India.

Wildlife species in Mizoram are protected through a network of national parks and wildlife sanctuaries. These designated areas provide essential habitats for a variety of animals, including elephants, tigers, bears, deer, monkeys, gibbons, and serows, ensuring their conservation within the state's extensive forested regions.1