Manas Wildlife Sanctuary
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Description: On a gentle slope in the foothills of the Himalayas, where wooded hills give way to alluvial grasslands and tropical forests, the Manas sanctuary is home to a great variety of wildlife, including many endangered species, such as the tiger, pygmy hog, Indian rhinoceros and Indian elephant.
Date inscribed: 1985.0
Area in hectares: 39100
Category specified: Natural
State: India
Region: Asia and the Pacific