- [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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