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Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve
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Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve

कोशी टप्पु वन्यजन्तु आरक्ष

Wildlife reserve of Nepal

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Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve is a protected area in the Terai of eastern Nepal covering 176 km2 (68 sq mi) of wetlands in the Sunsari, Saptari and Udayapur Districts. It comprises extensive reed beds and freshwater marshes in the floodplain of the Kosi River, and ranges in elevation from 75 to 81 m. It was established in 1976 and designated as a Ramsar site in December 1987. It hosts Nepal's last remaining herd of the wild water buffalo.

Quick facts

Type
wildlife reserve wd
Located in
Saptari District (district of Nepal) › Madhesh Province (province of Nepal) wd
Area
175 km² wd
Heritage status
Ramsar site wd

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Questions

Where is Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve located?
Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve is located in Saptari District, Madhesh Province, Nepal.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikipedia (Nepali): कोशी टप्पु वन्यजन्तु आरक्ष · CC BY-SA 4.0
  3. Wikidata item Q6433109 · CC0 1.0
  4. Image: Wild water buffalo at Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve.jpg by Aditya Pal (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Last updated · facts checked 3 November 2026

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