Faunal Diversity of Saipung Wild Life Sanctuary: Narpuh Reserve Forest Jaintia Hills (Meghalaya)

The present report is based mainly on surveys conducted by Eastern Regional Station, Zoological Survey of India, Shillong. In all, seven surveys were conducted during 1998-2003. Collections from earlier surveys from these areas have also been incorporated to get the overall faunal picture. The list of birds and mammals as recorded in the Fauna of Meghalaya (Part-I, Vertebrata) is also incorporated.