Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary, Protected wildlife sanctuary in Sepahijala district, India.
Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area in Tripura, northeastern India, covering natural forests, lakes, and rubber plantations. It shelters a range of native species, including birds, reptiles, and mammals, across these different habitat types.
The sanctuary was established in 1987 by the Indian government to protect native animal species and support research in the area. It was part of a wider effort to secure threatened habitats across northeastern India.
The sanctuary is known for its colony of spectacled langurs, kept in a dedicated area where visitors can observe them at close range. These monkeys have become rare in the region, which makes this place meaningful to many local people.
The sanctuary is reachable by regular bus from Agartala, and forest bungalows are available for overnight stays. Early morning is the best time to spot animals, as they are most active in the hours after dawn.
The sanctuary is one of the few places in India where the crab-eating mongoose was rediscovered after disappearing from the region for several decades. Its return after such a long absence is considered an unusual event by researchers who study local wildlife.
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