Zeilad Wildlife Sanctuary

About Zeilad Wildlife Sanctuary:

• It is located in the Tamenglong district of Manipur.
• It was established in 1982 and was located specifically on the Indo-Myanmar border. 
• It covers an area of 21 sq.km.
• It is in the basin of the Barak River and has hilly terrain.
• A group of seven lakes, Zeilad, Guiphuapzei, Nrouzei, Tuangpuizei, Goulungzei, and Napsemzei, are part of this sanctuary. Zeilad Lake is the biggest and most famous.
• Forest Type: Semi evergreen and Wet hill Forest.
• It is a haven for various species of flora and fauna, including migratory birds and exotic fish species. 
• Flora: Michelia champaca, Toona ciliata, Schima wallichii, Gmelina arborea, Messua ferrea, Artocarpus hirsute, Mangifera indica, Castanopsis hystrix, etc.
• Fauna: 

• Its faunal species include Tiger, Leopard, Leopard cat, small Indian civet, Common Langur, Hoolock gibbon, Great Indian Hornbill, barking deer, flying squirrel, etc.
• Marine animals like fish, tortoises, pythons are spotted in the lake waters.