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- [Narrator] In the Indian state of Manipur
you will find Keibul Lamjao National Park-
the world's only floating wildlife sanctuary.
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Keibul Lamjao comprises over 15 square miles
of rich, biodiverse wetlands, and includes Loktak Lake,
the largest freshwater lake in northern India.
The park is known for patches and rings of biomass
that float on the surface of the wetlands.
The floating vegetation, called phumdis,
thrives in the park, creating a home
for humans and animals alike.
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The endangered sangai, a subspecies of brow-antlered deer,
are only found in the park.
They have been called the binding soul
between humans and nature.
The sangai was believed to be nearing extinction
in the 1950s, but thanks to aggressive conservation efforts
their numbers have steadily increased to more than 200.
Still relatively unknown outside the region,
Keibul Lamjao National Park is truly
one of India's hidden gems.
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