Royal Manas National Park

national park, Bhutan

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Royal Manas National Park is located in Bhutan and was established in 1966. It is situated along the Manas River, bordering India's Manas National Park. The park is a protected area dedicated to preserving Bhutan's diverse wildlife and natural environment.

Royal Manas National Park is home to a variety of animals, including sambar deer, gaurs, elephants, and tigers. It is particularly known for being a habitat for the rare golden langur. The park's diverse flora transitions from tropical to alpine forms, with significant forest cover and grasslands. The park's establishment is part of Bhutan's broader effort to conserve its rich biodiversity.12

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…of protected areas, including the Royal Manas National Park (1966), which adjoins India along the banks of the Manas River and is home to the rare golden langur (a slender long-tailed monkey). The extensive Jigme Dorji National Park (1974), in northwestern Bhutan, is unique in spanning all three of the…
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…of protected areas, including the Royal Manas National Park (1966), which adjoins India along the banks of the Manas River and is home to the rare golden langur (a slender long-tailed monkey). The extensive Jigme Dorji National Park (1974), in northwestern Bhutan, is unique in spanning all three of the…
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