In addition to elephants, this landscape is home to many animals, including Bengal tigers, Asian one-horned rhinos, Ganges river dolphins, clouded leopards, golden cats, red pandas, Himalayan black bears, pygmy hogs, hornbills and the greater adjutant stork. So securing protection for elephants means protection for many other species as well.
The Brahmaputra, one of India’s magnificent rivers, defines the southern boundary of this landscape, while the foothills of the eastern Himalayas border the north. A study undertaken by WWF-India in collaboration with the Centre for Biodiversity Management of Australia in 2004 established that North Bank Landscape forests are among the most biodiversity-rich areas in the world.
Species found in the region
