Surrounded by the brahmaputra river on one side and with tea gardens everywhere else, this is a good enclosure for the 40 or so species of hoolock gibbons that reside here. Hoollongapar gibbon wildlife sanctuary, jorhat overview. Hoollongapar gibbon wildlife sanctuary, also commonly known as gibbon wildlife sanctuary is tremendously suffering from the problem of manelephant conflict. Status of bengal slow loris nycticebus bengalensis primates. Senthilkumar and others published butterfly fauna of gibbon wildlife sanctuary, assam. Feb, 2012 highland farm is a wildlife sanctuary in mae sot, thailand tak province near the burmese border. Gogoi g, vipin p 2015 diversity of gasteroid fungi basidiomycota in hollongapar gibbon wildlife sanctuary, jorhat, assam, india.
Ethnozoological study of animals based medicine used by. Methodsofstudy bibby the extensive field surveys of squirrels have been carried out in hollongapar gibbon wildlife sanctauary, jorhat, assam from january 2010 to december method2012 to determine the. We recorded 157 groups of gibbon in the sanctuary, of which 28 were. Pdf census of eastern hoolock gibbons hoolock leuconedys. Hoollongapar gibbon sanctuary assam gibbon wildlife. Gibbon wildlife sanctuary timings, entry fees, online. Under a new concept floated by the union ministry of environment and forests moef, for an area to be included in that category, the area must be free of encroachments and tribal settlements and should have a well demarcated boundary. Gibbon wildlife sanctuary is composed of ve compartments figure and these compartments are not only di erent in sizebutalsodi erentinvegetationcomposition,topography, and soil nutrients. The pileated gibbon is listed as vulnerable by the iucn red list but t he number of. Lumphat wildlife sanctuary, ratanakiri, were unoccupied by gibbon suggesting phnom prich wildlife sanctuary may represent the northern distributional limit of typical yellowcheeked crested gibbon. The data were collected using line transects trails covering all representative areas of the sanctuary and by registering calling groups.
Trends in extinction and persistence of diurnal primates. Hollongapar gibbon wildlife sanctuary in assam, erstwhile known as hollongapar reserve forest is so named after the major species of trees found here, hollong dipterocarpus macrocarpus which form the ideal habitat for the only apes found in india, the endangered hoolock gibbon. Apr 22, 2017 the hoollongapar gibbon sanctuary renamed on 25 may 2004, formerly known as the gibbon wildlife sanctuary or hollongapar reserve forest, is an isolated protected area of evergreen forest located. Gibbon wildlife sanctuary gibbon wildlife sanctuary assam. But i think it needs to be made more accessible and known. The sanctuary was officially constituted and renamed in 1997. The hollongapar gibbon wildlife sanctuary in jorhat district, assam is only 20 sq km and is fragmented into 5segments.
Diversity and distribution of squirrel species in different. Pdf analysis of medicinal and economic important plant. Hollongapar gibbon wildlife sanctuary hgwls figure 1, more popularly known as gibbon wildlife sanctuary, lies between 26. Gibbon wildlife sanctuary timings, details, route info, entry fees. Our population estimate compares to 800 groups within seima biodiversity. In todays era, it has become essential to conserve the wildlife. National parks and wildlife sanctuaries of assam set v. Strati ed random sampling technique is used to a total of transects have been studied in the sanctuary. Pdf butterfly fauna of gibbon wildlife sanctuary, assam. It has got the status of reserve forest in 1881 and then in 1997, the hollangapar reserve forest was upgraded to gibbon wildlife sanctuary fig. The gibbon sanctuary can also be reached from chiang mai, an overland journey of about 5 6. The hoollongapar gibbon sanctuary, formerly known as the gibbon wildlife sanctuary or hollongapar reserve forest assamese. The paper aims to introduce this neglected order araneae which is primarily unknown to science particularly in northeast india. Diversity and distribution of spiders from gibbon wildlife sanctuary.
A field survey was conducted in 20082009 in the mehao wildlife sanctuary in arunachal pradesh, india, to investigate the status and distribution of the eastern hoolock gibbon there. Pygmy hog, hispid hare both protected garampani wildlife sanctuary. Sanctuary, and the hollongapargibbon wildlife sanctuary of the upper brahmaputra valley fig. Abstract samkos is a wildlife sanctuary gazetted through royal decree which means strictly protected. A voyage to the park is nothing less than a buffet for the wildlife enthusiasts. Ensures longterm conservation of hoolock gibbons in the sanctuary through research, habitat improvement, and public outreach. The scenario of manelephant conflict in hoollongapar gibbon. Habitat of hollongapar gibbon wildlife sanctuary 3.
A checklist of 25 species of orthoptera recorded from the gibbon wildlife sanctuary is presented here along with a series of indices such as simpsons, hills, margalefs, mehinicks and evenness. Pdf ethnozoological study of animals based medicine used. Our gibbon sanctuary ippl not only helps primates in need around the world, but also maintains a gibbon sanctuary in summerville, south carolina, where dozens of the smallest of the apes reside. The data were collected using line transects trails. Hedged in between tea estates and the meleng railway line, gibbon wildlife sanctuary is home to as many as seven primate species. Gibbon wildlife sanctuary, northeastern india, orthoptera gibbon wild life sanctuary is located in jorhat district of assam, india. A comparative analysis of different rhizospheric soil.
Assams hoollongoppar gibbon sanctuary is set to become indias first critical wildlife habitat. Analysis of medicinal and economic important plant species. Assistant conservator of forests, jorhat forest division, gunin saikia, said the gibbon wildlife sanctuary topped the selection list, and that assam would be the first state to have a critical wildlife habitat. Modelling species distribution at multiple spatial scales. The gibbon wildlife sanctuary is extended to the foothills. Ethnozoological study of animals based medicine used by traditional healers and indigenous inhabitants in the adjoining areas of gibbon wildlife sanctuary, assam, india. Visit untouched rainforests alive with spectacular wildlife and head down to the coast to snorkel over pristine coral reefs watching rays, turtles and dazzling reef fish. During the 2008 dry season, auditory surveys for yellow. Candidates have to prepare on all the important topics of static gk to score high marks in this general awareness section. It is located in the close proximity of the naga hills in the jorhat district of assam, india and covers an area of about 20.
A fun introduction to ippl by marc ellis, who visited our sanctuary in july 2011. Besides the parks signature species, gibbon sanctuary is a good place to spot the resident pigtailed macaque and stumptailed macaque, besides assamese macaque, rhesus macaque and capped langur. Experience this incredible destination whilst volunteering in a gibbon sanctuary where volunteers care for rescued gibbons. This sanctuary is the only habitat in india for the species of apes, popularly known as hoolock gibbon.
Surveys were conducted in phnom prich wildlife sanctuary, mondulkiri province, cambodia to assess the status of the gibbon population around this protected area. In addition, training in gibbon conservation will be provided to park staff and educational material will be provided for use at the khao yai dong phaya yen world heritage site. Dear followers, as we know how important this static general knowledge for all competitive exams such as upsc, ssc and other state level competitive exams. Department of zoology, gauhati university, guwahati 781014, assam, department of zoology, n. It is the only protected habitat in india to be named after a primate species and the first. The tiny seven sister states of assam, nagaland, manipur, meghalaya, tripura, arunachal pradesh and mizoram collectively have more than 30 national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, bird sanctuaries and tiger reserves in. Wildlife sanctuaries in india state wise list for exams. Several workers have carried out studies on primate ecology and behaviour, but so far no record of leaf litter decomposition has been found. Likewise is the case in hoollongapar gibbon wildlife of assam.
The conservation status of this taxon is however clouded by the uncertain taxonomic status of northern populations and the lack of accurate population estimates. Gibbon wild life sanctuary is a strong determiner of rich biodiversity. Hoollongapar gibbon sanctuary assam gibbon wildlife sanctuary. Jan 04, 2020 hoollongappar is a must visit, especially for wildlife enthusiasts interested in primates. The hoollongapar gibbon sanctuary, formerly known as the gibbon wildlife sanctuary or. The hoollongapar gibbon sanctuary renamed on 25 may 2004, formerly known as the gibbon wildlife sanctuary or hollongapar reserve forest, is an isolated protected area of evergreen forest located in jorhat district of assam, india. The western hoolock gibbon hoolock hoolock and eastern hoolock gibbon hoolock leuconedys are the two repre. To strengthen conservation of the yellowcheeked crested gibbon by providing training in gibbon research and conservation, researching gibbon. The hoollongapar gibbon sanctuary of assam is an isolated area of evergreen forest. Hoolock gibbon conservation in gibbon wildlife sanctuary, assam, india. Habitat utilization and food preference of the yellowcheeked crested gibbon in. Gibbon wildlife sanctuary are the place of folklore medicine culture since a long time. The sanctuary is situated at an approximate distance of 19 km from the city of jorhat and covers a total area of about 20. Pdf some new records of stinkhorns phallaceae from.
Spiders were actively searched in the different fragments of forest surrounded by small villages and teaestates. Methodsofstudy bibby the extensive field surveys of squirrels have been carried out in hollongapar gibbon wildlife sanctauary, jorhat, assam from january 2010 to december method2012 to determine the diversity, distribution, abundance and habitat use type. Us fish and wildlife service division of international. Oct 17, 2014 a monthly focus on one of the many wildlife sanctuaries and national parks of india. Many of these animals come from abusive or neglected environments. Amchang wildlife sanctuary, amchang wildlife sanctuary. Research article some new records of stinkhorns phallaceae. Pdf perhaps the most over used and misused word in the travel industry have been ecotourism. Thailand gibbon sanctuary gap years and volunteering.
The scenario of manelephant conflict in hoollongapar. Located around 20 km from the main town, this isolated wildlife sanctuary is famous for its hoolock gibbon population. Some new records of stinkhorns phallaceae from hollongapar. The only ape species in india can be found here the hoollock gibbon as well as other primates such as the rare stump tailed macaque, pig tailed macaque and assamese macaque as well as capped langurs and a variety of birds and animals. Foliar litter decomposition of four dominant tree species. Set aside initially in 1881, its forests used to extend to the. The seasonality of butterflies in a semievergreen forest. Gibbon wildlife sanctuary is the only sanctuary named after nonhuman primate the hoolock gibbon hylobates hoolock. The rich diversity of the sanctuary is represented by 486 species of plants. A total of 95 species of spiders belonging to 56 genera and 18 families were. The gibbon wildlife sanctuary known as the hoollongapar gibbon wildlife sanctuary, a well known reserve forest in india, with the best example of conservation strategy and well growth forms of plants. There are seven species of stinkhorns naturally present in the study area. Pileated gibbon hylobates pileatus in samkos wildlife.
Lorisidae in gibbon wildlife sanctuary, assam, india pdf. Thailand gibbon sanctuary gap years and volunteering frontier. Oct 24, 2017 also known as the gibbon wildlife sanctuary or hoollongapar gibbon sanctuary, this is a forest that only a limited set of people know about. The sanctuary was officially established and renamed in 1997. Surrounded by the brahmaputra river on one side and with tea gardens everywhere else, this is a good enclosure for the 40 or so. Gibbon wildlife sanctuary hollongapar gibbon wildlife. The eversmiling cook produced barely tolerable meals on a woodfire stove in an alluringly warm but sooty kitchen behind. Gibbon wildlife sanctuary gibbon wildlife sanctuary. This wildlife sanctuary is a home to the endangered asian elephants and the increasing.
The decision to submit the proposal for the critical wildlife habitat was taken at this meeting. List of medicinal and economically important plant species recorded in hollongapar gibbon wildlife sanctuary. The area was renamed the gibbon wildlife sanctuary. Hollongapar gibbon wildlife sanctuary 26402645 n and 94209425 e is situated in mariani range of jorhat district in upper assam at an altitudinal range of 100120 m above msl. Pdf the scenario of manelephant conflict in hoollongapar gibbon.
There are have different methodology for folk medicine preparation which still available among the indigenous people in certain locality. Named after the only ape hoolock gibbon found in india, gibbon wildlife sanctuary is a small sanctuary of 20. Gibbon wildlife sanctuary first critical wildlife habitat. The problem is growing day by day and has become a great cause of concern in the region as it poses great threat to the lives of not only the humans but also the elephants. Thailand a magnificent country of idyllic beaches, tumbling forest landscapes, hospitable people and fantastic food. Pdf orthopteran fauna of the gibbon wildlife sanctuary. List of wildlife sanctuaries in india pdf 2019 state wise. Diversity and distribution of spiders from gibbon wildlife sanctuary, assam, india phalgun chetia. Gibbon wildlife sanctuary is situated in the jorhat district of assam, northeast india. First record of eastern hoolock gibbon in assam, india. The sanctuary is situated at 100 m asl meters above sea level and the average annual rainfall is 249 cm.
Below is the complete list of all wildlife sanctuaries of punjab including national parks, bird sanctuaries, forest reserves of sikkim and north east of india, india. The gibbon wildlife sanctuary is the only wildlife sanctuary which houses 7 different species of primates. In the 1960s and 1970s, conservationist demanded a national wildlife protection programme. Amchang wildlife sanctuary is situated at guwahati city in the state of assam. Kazirangagibbon wildlife sanctuary, dec 2014 wilderness notes. Hollongapar gibbon wildlife sanctuary, more popularly known as gibbon wildlife sanctuary named after hoolock gibbon covers an area of 20. Multinational species conservation fund great apes. The study describes the identification of the spider assemblages with respect to their diversity and distribution in the semi evergreen forest, gibbon wildlife sanctuary, assam, india. Gibbon wildlife sanctuary is a semievergreen forest and is among the highest protected tracts in the subhimalayan belt otherwise called as the biodiversity hotspot.
Download a pdf with details of this project for you to keep or print out. Status and distribution of the eastern hoolock gibbon. Hollongapar gibbon wildlife sanctuary, assam conservation india. Brockelman and others published census of eastern hoolock gibbons hoolock leuconedys in mahamyaing wildlife sanctuary, sagaing division, myanmar find, read and. Status and habitat of yellowcheeked crested gibbon in. National parks and wildlife sanctuaries in assam assam gk. The indian wildlife protection act was implemented in 1972 with the aim to conserve and protecting habitat. Jan 05, 2015 hollongapar gibbon wildlife sanctuary. This research paper represents for the first time an updated list of stinkhorn family, phallaceae, in hollongapar gibbon wildlife sanctuary, jorhat, assam, india. The paper aims to introduce this ne glected order araneae which is primarily unknown. Gibbon wildlife sanctuary with its distinct dipterocarp dominant forest is a unique representation of the rich forest of upper assam and is the sole refuge of majority of the wildlife.
The national parks in north east india are unlike any you will see in the rest of country. Pdf orthopteran fauna of the gibbon wildlife sanctuary, assam. We present you an unforgettable wildlife trip to explore the amazing wildlife of the kaziranga national park, a unesco world heritage site. Hollongapar gibbon wildlife sanctuary hgwls is a tropical, semievergreen forest of assam, north east india, with high tree species density and diversity. Highland farm gibbon sanctuary rescues mistreated andor injured gibbons and other wildlife. Gibbon is around 5 kilometers from kaziranga and we left after the evening safari, to reach there by 9.
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