Why In The News?

• Recent studies have shown an increase in the tiger population in Manas National Park. 

About Manas National Park:

Location:

• Situated in the Himalayan foothills in Assam, contiguous with Bhutan’s Royal Manas National Park.

UNESCO Status:

• Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site and recognized as a Project Tiger reserve, elephant reserve, and biosphere reserve.

Etymology:

• Named after the Manas River, which flows through the park and is a major tributary of the Brahmaputra River.

Significance:

• Known for its rare and endangered species, including the Assam roofed turtle, hispid hare, golden langur, and pygmy hog.
• It is also famous for a significant population of wild water buffalo.