Narayan Bagh

Habitat: Submerged aquatic environments of Narayanbagh Lake. Ecological Role: Provides oxygenation to the water and offers habitat for aquatic fauna. Notable Features: Lacks true roots; absorbs nutrients directly from the water column.

Habitat: Shallow regions of the lake. Ecological Role: Stabilizes sediment and offers shelter for fish and invertebrates. Notable Features: Characterized by feathery, whorled leaves.

Habitat: Margins of Narayanbagh Lake. Ecological Role: Acts as a natural water filter and provides nesting grounds for birds. Notable Features: Tall, perennial grasses with feathery plumes.

Habitat: Wetland edges and shallow waters. Ecological Role: Stabilizes shorelines and offers habitat for various wildlife. Notable Features: Recognizable by their cylindrical brown flower spikes.

Habitat: Surface of calm waters in Narayanbagh Lake. Ecological Role: Provides shade, reducing algal blooms, and offers habitat for aquatic organisms. Notable Features: Free-floating fern with small, oval leaves.

Habitat: Terrestrial zones in the Kashmir Himalaya, including areas around Narayan Bagh. Ecological Role: Used in traditional medicine; contributes to the region's biodiversity. Notable Features: Herbaceous plant known for its medicinal properties, including treatments for fever and skin infections.

Large ground squirrel found in alpine meadows; seen in open grasslands.

A lizard species common in rocky areas and warm sunny patches.

Large bird of prey spotted in higher altitudes; known for hunting small mammals.

Scavenging bird, often seen soaring above villages and meadows.

Arboreal primate that lives near forest edges and meadows.

Colorful state bird of Himachal; seen in alpine forests and meadows nearby.

Small wild cats, nocturnal, live in wooded and grassland habitats.

Common in Himalayan foothills; hunts rodents and scavenges.

Agile carnivore found in forested meadows; omnivorous diet.