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Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve, with an area of
175 square kilometers, is situated in the
embankments of the Sapta Koshi river system. The
vegetation consists mainly of grassland, scrub
and deciduous forests. This reserve is unique
for its 100 or so surviving wild water
buffaloes. Other animals are the hog deer, wild
boar, spotted, and the Gaur.
The species of birds total 280 here and includes
20 of ducks, two of ibises, many storks, egrets,
herons and the endangered swamp partridges and
Bengal floricans. The region is a resting place
for migrating birds not seen anywhere in Nepal.
Endangered Gharial crocodiles and Gangetic
dolphins have also been sighted in the Koshi
River. |
