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Clockwise from above: The Himalayan palm civet is seen on higher branches in evergreen and deciduous
montane forests; West Bengal’s highest peak, Sandakphu (3,636 metres), is a popular draw for trekkers
as it offers an exclusive panaromic view of Mt Everest, Mt Kanchenjunga, and nearby peaks; common
kestrel, a widely distributed raptor, migrates to southern Asia from the northern parts in winter.

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