Nongkhyllem Wildlife Sanctuary

High school (ages 12+)
Environment & Earth

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/nongkhyllem-wildlife-sanctuary

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1. How big is Nongkhyllem Wildlife Sanctuary?Approximately 29 square kilometers (approximately 7,165 acres)
2. When was Nongkhyllem Wildlife Sanctuary built?Not specified in source, but falls within India's broader conservation efforts
3. What is the location?West Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya, India
4. What is the primary ecosystem?Tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests
5. Where is it located?It is in the West Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya, a state in northeastern India. The area is known for its many clouds and heavy rain.
6. Why is it important for animals?The sanctuary is a safe home for many species, especially those that are rare or endangered. It also connects different forest areas so animals can move freely.

Biodiversity Hotspot: A region with a high concentration of endemic species facing significant threats.
Ecological Corridor: A strip of natural habitat that connects fragmented populations of wildlife.
Endemic Species: A species native and restricted to a certain place.
Habitat Fragmentation: The process by which large, continuous habitats are broken into smaller, isolated patches.