Flora and Fauna
In 1952 Karbi Anglong district became home to the Garampani Wildlife Sanctuary, which has an area of 6 km2 (2.3 sq mi).
For any visitor to Karbi Anglong, a must read book is A Naturalist in Karbi Anglong by Assam's well known naturalist Dr Anwaruddin Choudhury. He narrated his travels and wildlife observations in different parts of Karbi Anglong during his tenure in the district as a civil servant. The book is profusely illustrated with drawings and photos.
More than 75% of the district is forested. The main vegetation is Tropical semi-evergreen with patches of moist deciduous and wet evergreen forests in certain areas. The district boasts the largest population of hoolock gibbons in Assam.
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