Thansing
Meadow · Darjeeling Sikkim · in Khangchendzonga National Park
Darjeeling Sikkim · India
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Flora & fauna — Khangchendzonga National Park
This place lies within Khangchendzonga National Park.
Flora The vegetation of the park include temperate broadleaf and mixed forests consisting of oaks, fir, birch, maple and willow. Alpine grasses and shrubs occur at higher elevations along with many medicinal plants and herbs. Fauna About 550 species of birds occur in the park including blood pheasant, satyr tragopan, osprey, Himalayan griffon, lammergeier, several species of green pigeon, Tibetan snowcock, snow pigeon, impeyan pheasant, Asian emerald cuckoo, sunbirds and eagles. The dhole has been recorded by camera traps at elevations of 2,501–4,100 m (8,205–13,451 ft). Six cat species live in the park: Indian leopard, clouded leopard, snow leopard, jungle cat, Asian golden cat, and leopard cat. Other mammals include Indian jackal, Himalayan wolf, large Indian civet, red panda, Himalayan goral, bharal, Himalayan tahr, mainland serow, alpine musk deer, black musk deer, and northern red muntjac.
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Terrain & setting
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- Slope
- ≈ 12°
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