अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न (FAQs)
Q1: How large is Dibang Wildlife Sanctuary?
Spanning an immense 4,149 sq km, Dibang is one of India's largest and most remote wildlife sanctuaries, covering pristine alpine glaciers, snow peaks, and temperate valleys bordering Tibet.
Q2: What unique discovery was made about tigers in Dibang?
Wildlife Institute of India researchers documented genetically distinct royal Bengal tigers thriving at extreme altitudes above 3,500m, supported by the protective cultural taboos of the indigenous Idu Mishmi tribe.
Q3: What is the Mishmi Takin?
The Mishmi Takin (Budorcas taxicolor taxicolor) is a large, goat-antelope native to the eastern Himalayas, characterized by its golden-brown shaggy coat and curved horns, found in large herds in Dibang.
Q4: How can travellers reach Dibang Wildlife Sanctuary?
Travellers drive from Dibrugarh in Assam via Roing and over the Mayodia Pass along NH-313 to Anini (approx 10-12 hours), the district headquarters and launchpad for sanctuary treks.
Q5: What role does the Idu Mishmi community play in conservation?
The Idu Mishmi people possess ancient cultural taboos where killing a tiger is considered equivalent to homicide, creating an indigenous conservation shield that has kept Dibang's wildlife pristine for centuries.