"Jigme Dorji National Park (JDNP) is located in the North-western part of Bhutan. Measuring approximately 4,316 km2 (or 431,600 ha) ,the second largest natural preserve in the country and one of the richest in terms of cultural and biological diversity among the protected areas. It is one of the oldest national parks in the country. It was established in 1974 as a wildlife sanctuary in memory of the late Third King of Bhutan, Jigme Dorji Wangchuk. It was then covering the entire Northern strip of the country. Later in 1993, after the major revision of protected area system in the country it was upgraded to national park and the boundary of the park was greatly reduced and was confined to only north western part of Bhutan."
3. It is the only park in Bhutan where largest populations of Bhutan Takin (Budorcas taxicolor whitei) thrive.
4. The only park where all the Bhutan's four National Symbols, tree; Cypress (Cupressus corneyana), flower; Blue Poppy (Meconopsis grandis), bird; Raven (Corvus corax) and animal; Takin (Budorcas taxicolor whitei) are found.
Source: UNESCO World Heritage
Takin - Blue Poppy - Raven of Bhutan. Thanks to YT of Malaysia for mailing from Bhutan from his travels there.
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