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Nature and Life - Episode 238 (Pablakhali Wildlife Sanctuary)

The south east region of Bangladesh is surrounded by hills. These hills were formed in Tertiary Period. With time these hills have changed a lot. Various species of plants have grown in those hills. A kingdom of wildlife has emerged here based on these plants. To conserve the biodiversity, a number of wildlife sanctuaries have been declared in this hilly region. Among those Pablakhali Wildlife Sanctuary is remarkable. The Pablakhali Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Rangamati District. The hilly road of Baghaichari upazila of Rangamati has merged with Marissa ghat. Marissa is sited at the bank of Kasalong River. Water from this river has passed through the Kasalong Reserved Forest to meet Karnaphuli River. Pablakhali Wildlife Sanctuary was declared in 1983 which includes the rich forest of Kasalong Reserved Forest. Total area of the Sanctuary is 42,087 hectares. Pablakhali is mainly a hilly forest. Numerous hills are there in the forest. Plants grown in these hills have made evergreen forest in Pablakhali. Evergreen forest always remains green. So Pablakhali remains green throughout the year. Among the trees there are Chapalish, Gorjon, Telsur, Chambal, Teak tree, Jarul etc. Apart from these, wild orchids and various climbers are also available. Climbers grow by climbing the trees. Various orchids also survive under the shelter of these trees. Various shrubs spread over the hills like sheet. Colorful wild flowers bloom in those plants. The hills become colorful with flowers. These flowers symbolize various seasons. These flowers attract various insects. They fly from flowers to flowers. Some species play vital role in the pollination of plants. Various species of bamboo can be seen around the sanctuary. Bamboo clusters are vital for food and habitat of wildlife. These plants have increased the diversity of Pablakhali and also have formed a safe habitat for wildlife. Kaptai Lake is in the south of this sanctuary. The clear water of the Lake has created a magnificent water body inside the sanctuary. As a result, the sanctuary is also vital as water body. From the prehistoric period Pablakhali is rich with wildlife resources. The forest remain sonorous with the chirpings of birds. Common Hill Myna, Pigeon, Dove, Drongo, Woodpecker, Barbet, Parakeet, Bulbul, Warbler etc. birds can be seen in here. Some areas of the sanctuary become sonorous in winter with the presence of migratory birds. Large terrestrial animal Elephant can be seen in here. They are the permanent resident of the sanctuary. They are roaming here from generation to generation. A number of species of mammals like Barking Deer, Sambar Deer, Squirrel, Monkey, Hoolock Gibbon, Gaur etc. are also available in the sanctuary. Pablakhali Wildlife Sanctuary is rich with amphibians and reptiles. Few species of rare frogs are found in here. Among those Twin Spotted Tree Frog and Cop's Assam Frog are remarkable. Among reptiles there are various species of Tokay Gecko, Lizard and snakes. Pythons roam in the deep forest of Pablakhali. Pythons are large snake of Bangladesh. Pablakhali Wildlife Sanctuary is playing vital role in conserving these wildlife. As wildlife is being conserved, the biodiversity of this area is also being conserved. As a result, Pablakhali is rich with biodiversity. But due to growing human population, human settlements are being erected by appropriating lands of the sanctuary. To meet the daily needs, harvesting forest resources and Jhum cultivation in the hills are increasing. Moreover, wildlife hunting is also going on. As a result, many of the wildlife are now on the brink of extinction. If this continues, wildlife like Gaur, Sambar Deer, Pangolin etc. will go extinct in near future. These animals have already gone extinct from other forests of Bangladesh. So, apt application of law and development of the management system are necessary to conserve the biodiversity of Pablakhali Wildlife Sanctuary. Government organizations and local people can play leading role in this regard. Only then Pablakhali Wildlife Sanctuary will be conserved; biodiversity will remain healthy.