Khaptad National Park

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Khaptad National Park is a national park in the Far-Western Region, Nepal that was established in 1984. Stretching over the four districts of Bajhang, Bajura, Achham and Doti it covers an area of Template:Cvt and ranges in elevation from Template:Cvt.[1]

History

Khaptad National Park was established in 1984 on the advice of Khaptad Baba; a buffer zone of Template:Cvt was declared in 2006.[1]

Vegetation

Khaptad National Park consists of moorland, steep slopes and streams, with 567 floral species. Vegetation types include chir pine-rhododendron forest, oak forest and Himalayan fir-hemlock-oak forest and alder forest in riverine areas.[1] Medicinal plants encompass 224 species.[2]

Fauna

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Asiatic wild dog

Khaptad National Park harbours 23 mammals including Indian leopard, Himalayan black bear, dhole and Alpine musk deer; 287 bird species include the Impeyan pheasant, peregrine falcon and white-rumped vulture; 23 amphibians and reptiles have also been recorded.[1]

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