Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary
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Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary is a high-altitude protected area in Uttarakhand, India, known for its rich Himalayan biodiversity and conservation of rare species such as the western tragopan and musk deer.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
conservation area
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protected area ⓘ wildlife sanctuary ⓘ |
| activities |
biodiversity conservation
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regulated ecotourism ⓘ wildlife research ⓘ |
| altitudeRange | approximately 1,160–7,068 metres above sea level ⓘ |
| biogeographicZone | Himalayan zone of India ⓘ |
| climate | cold temperate to alpine ⓘ |
| conservationFocus |
Himalayan musk deer
NERFINISHED
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alpine and subalpine habitats ⓘ high-altitude pheasants ⓘ western tragopan ⓘ |
| country | India ⓘ |
| ecosystemType | Himalayan ecosystem ⓘ |
| fauna |
Himalayan black bear
NERFINISHED
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Himalayan musk deer NERFINISHED ⓘ Himalayan tahr NERFINISHED ⓘ kalij pheasant ⓘ koklass pheasant ⓘ langur ⓘ leopard ⓘ monal pheasant ⓘ serow ⓘ snow leopard NERFINISHED ⓘ western tragopan ⓘ yellow-throated marten ⓘ |
| flora |
alpine grasslands
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coniferous forests ⓘ oak forests ⓘ rhododendron forests ⓘ |
| governingBody | Uttarakhand Forest Department NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| habitatType |
alpine meadows
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bugyals ⓘ riverine habitats ⓘ subalpine conifer forest ⓘ temperate broadleaf forest ⓘ |
| IUCNCategory | IV ⓘ |
| knownFor |
alpine and subalpine habitats
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conservation of rare and endangered species ⓘ high-altitude Himalayan biodiversity ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Chamoli district
NERFINISHED
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Garhwal Himalaya NERFINISHED ⓘ Rudraprayag district NERFINISHED ⓘ Uttarakhand NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| namedAfter |
Kedarnath Temple
NERFINISHED
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Kedarnath town NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| partOf | Western Himalaya NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| region | Northern India NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| state | Uttarakhand NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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