Flora and Fauna
In 1992 Jalpaiguri district became home to Buxa National Park, which has an area of 117 km2 (45.2 sq mi). It is also home to Gorumara National Park, which was established in 1994 and has an area of 79 km2 (30.5 sq mi).
Apart from the national parks, the district contains three wildlife sanctuaries: Buxa (located adjacent to its namesake national park), Chapramari, and lastly Jaldapara, which it shares with Cooch Behar district.
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