Ntangki National Park
Ntangki National Park is a national park located in Peren District of Nagaland, India. It was first designated as a national park in 1993. Among the species that inhabit the park are the rare hoolock gibbon, golden langur, hornbill, Asian palm civet, black stork, tiger, white-breasted kingfisher, monitor lizard, python and sloth bear. The name "Ntangki" is derived from the Zeme dialect of the Zeliangrong Nagas.
| Ntangki National Park | |
|---|---|
| Intangki | |
| Nearest city | Chümoukedima |
| Coordinates | 25°44′24″N 93°31′36″E |
| Area | 200 km2 (77 sq mi) |
| Established | 3 March 1993 |
| Governing body | Government of Nagaland |
History
Ntangki Reserved Forest was established in 1923 with an approximate area of 44,800 acres (181 km2). In 1927, Ntangki Reserved Forest was enlarged by 5,120 acres (20.7 km2). In April 1975, the Government of Nagaland declared the Ntangki Reserved Forest as Ntangki Wildlife Sanctuary with an area of 20,202 ha (202.02 km2). In March 1993, it was converted to Ntangki National Park.
