Talley Valley Wildlife Sanctuary – UPSC Notes

Talley Valley Wildlife Sanctuary – UPSC Notes

🐾 Talley Valley Wildlife Sanctuary – UPSC Notes 🧭 Location & Geography State: Arunachal Pradesh District: Lower Subansiri Area: 337 sq. km Altitude: ~2400 meters above sea level Terrain: Plateau region with valleys, hills, and dense forests Rivers: Pange Sipu Karing Subansiri River 👥 Tribal Community Apatani tribe inhabits the area surrounding the sanctuary Known for: Wet rice cultivation without shifting Ecological knowledge and conservation ethics Traditional use of herbs and medicinal plants Unique cultural identity with rich handicrafts 🌿 Flora (Plant Life) Rich biodiversity of subtropical to alpine forests Major plant types: Silver fir trees Bamboo forests Rhododendrons Orchids and ferns Unique Species: Pleioblastus simone – a bamboo species found only in Talley Valley Home to several medicinal plants and herbs used by the Apatani tribe 🐅 Fauna (Animal Life) Mammals: Clouded leopard Elephants Leopards Barking deer Porcupines Giant squirrels Wild boars Birds: Hornbills, woodpeckers, pheasants Insects: Rich but…