Saddle Peak National Park

Saddle Peak National Park is a national park in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in India. It was set up in 1979[1][2] on the surrounding areas of Saddle Peak. Saddle Peak or Saddle Hills is located on North Andaman Island.

Climate

It covers an area of 32.54 square kilometres (32,540,000.00 m2). The climate here is typically oceanic. Temperature usually varies between 20–30 °C (68–86 °F).[3] June to October is the rainy season.[3]

Fauna

Among the animals found here are the Andaman wild pig, Andaman hill myna, Andaman imperial pigeon, water monitor, dolphins, whales and the Saltwater crocodile.[2][3]

Flora

The Saddle Peak National Park is surrounded by moist, tropical vegetation as well as deciduous evergreen forest.[2][3] The species Scolopia pusilla and Cleistanthus robustus are found in these islands that are not found in the mainland India.[4]

References

  1. ^ Bisht, R.S. (1995). National parks of India. New Delhi: Publications Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Govt. of India. p. 71. ISBN 8123001789.
  2. ^ a b c Negi, S.S. (1993). Biodiversity and its conservation in India. New Delhi: Indus. p. 190. ISBN 8185182884.
  3. ^ a b c d Negi, S.S. (2002). Handbook of national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, and biosphere reserves in India (3rd rev. ed.). New Delhi: Indus Pub. Co. p. 52. ISBN 8173871280.
  4. ^ New Reports to the Flora of India from Saddle Peak National Park, North Andaman. Rheedea. Vol. 19 (1 & 2) 69-71. 2009

13°09′31″N 93°00′20″E / 13.15861°N 93.00556°E / 13.15861; 93.00556


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