D’Ering Memorial Wildlife Sanctuary
Why in News?
D’Ering Memorial Wildlife Sanctuary is in the news because a Royal Bengal tiger was photographed there for the first time in almost two decades, confirmed by wildlife officials on May 8, 2026, following a camera-trap survey in East Siang district, Arunachal Pradesh.
Basic Details
- Full Name: D’Ering Memorial Wildlife Sanctuary (also called Daying Ering Memorial Wildlife Sanctuary)
- Location: East Siang district, Arunachal Pradesh, India
- Distance: ~16 km southeast of Pasighat town
- Area: 190 km² (73 sq mi)
- Established: 1978
- Named After: Dr. Daying Ering, prominent Arunachal Pradesh politician and head of the Ering Commission who advocated for tribal rights
Geography & Habitat
- Situated Between: Siang and Sibya rivers, east of Pasighat
- Habitat Composition:
- 80% alluvial wet grassland
- 20% riverine forest mixed with bamboo and secondary forests
- Three Ranges: Borguli, Anchalghat, and Namsing
- Distinctive Feature: One of India's finest grassland sanctuaries
Biodiversity
| Category |
Species |
| Mammals |
Royal Bengal tiger, leopard, Indian hare (particularly common) |
| Birds |
Bengal Florican (Critically Endangered) – sanctuary has perhaps India's largest population |
| Other |
Diverse bird species in riverine grasslands |
Conservation Significance
- Key factor for restoring ecological balance in the region
- Provides safety to animals from Poba Reserve Forest in bordering Assam
- Vital ecological hub for biodiversity conservation
- Recent efforts: Stakeholder meeting for rhinoceros reintroduction (2023)
Threats/Concerns
- Encroachment: Assam officials allowed cattle sheds and cultivation within sanctuary (2025)
- Ecological Threat: Encroachment causing distress to sanctuary staff, local villagers, and threatening the ecological system
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