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The Himalayan Griffon Vulture
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COMMON NAME |
The Himalayan Griffon Vulture |
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ZOOLOGICAL NAME |
Gyps himalayensis |
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LOCAL NAME |
Laknangbang(Lep) |
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FAMILY |
Accipitridae |
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DISTRIBUTION |
Common in the mountains and practically
the only vulture at 6000 to 16,000 ft.and higher.Gangtok,
Lachen, Lachung,Phalut. |
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DESCRIPTION |
Much heavier than the Whitebacked Vulture
of the plains.Old sandy white or pale khaki. |
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Rhododendron
Amongst the many
floral treaties of Sikkim Himalaya one of the earliest ones may be
found over the genus Rhododendron (Gk. rhodo = red, dendrons = tree
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Orchid
Orchid
known for their brilliance in colors, unusual shapes
attractive growth habits, variety in fragrance and
exquisite beauty can attract any nature lovers.
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Medicinal Plant
Sikkim
with its total geographical area of 7,096 sq km is
bestowed with a huge diversity of flora and fauna.
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