Royal Manas National Park
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Royal Manas National Park is Bhutan's oldest national park, and the Royal government considers it the "conservation showpiece of the Kingdom" and a "genetic depository" for valuable plants. It has an area of 1,057 square kilometres and covers eastern Sarpang District, the western half of Zhemgang District, and western Pemagatshel District. ()
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Wildlife
AnimalsSee what popular animal species you can meet in this location.
Bengal tiger
The Bengal tiger, scientifically known as *Panthera tigris tigris*, is indigenous to the Indian subcontinent. Regrettably, these majestic creatures face significant threats such as poaching, habitat loss, and fragmentation.
Mammals
Gaur
The gaur, also known as the Indian bison, is a massive and impressive wild cattle species native to South and Southeast Asia. Unfortunately, it has been listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List since 1986, with an estimated global population of up to 21,000 mature...
Mammals
South Asian river dolphin
The South Asian river dolphin is a remarkable yet endangered freshwater species found in the rivers of the Indian subcontinent. It comprises two subspecies: the Ganges river dolphin and the Indus river dolphin. Initially thought to be separate species, they are now...
Mammals
Elephant
Elephants, the largest land mammals on Earth, belong to the Elephantidae family within the Proboscidea order. There are three primary species: the African bush elephant, the African forest elephant, and the Asian elephant.
Mammals
Wild water buffalo
The wild water buffalo, also known as the Asian buffalo, Asiatic buffalo, or wild Asian buffalo, is a large bovine native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. This impressive animal has been listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List since 1986, with a global...
Mammals
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