The Umiam Dam is built on River Umiam, on the Brahmaputra River basin in seismic zone-V. It is a Gravity and Masonry type of Dam and was constructed in 1965 for the purpose of generating Hydroelectric Power in the region. The dam stands about 74 metres above the foundation and has a length of 175 metres.

A leisure boat ride should never be missed at Umiam Lake. The sight of the serene waters of the reservoir, the lush green forests that surround the lake under the enchanting skies is truly exhilarating. Boating is one of the most preferred activities in the region and visitors can choose between Group, Family, Couple and Solo boat rides between 9:00 AM and 05:00 PM at costs starting from INR 20.

Water sports are highly recommended in the lake waters. Adventure seekers can satisfy their craving for adventure sports at the Water Sports Complex by the Umiam Lake that has provisions for Solo boating, Angling, Kayaking and Water Skiing. Timing of the Water Sports Complex - 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Every day of the week. 

Pedal Boating/ Canoeing/ Kayaking - INR 20; Water Scooter Ride (5 minutes) - INR 50; Cruise Boat (10 minutes) - INR 10; Speed Boat (5 minutes) - INR 75; River Bus Ride (20 minutes) - INR 50; Yachting (60 minutes) - INR 100; Water Skiing (5 minutes) - INR 200

Trekking and Camping at Umiam Lake is a marvellous idea for serious trekkers. They can trek through the dense forests and camp at the Lumpongden Island which is an isolated piece of land in the reservoir. The entire process of building camping tents to campfires and cooking food is a wonderful experience and should be had at least once in a lifetime.

Fishing freaks can go fishing in the Umiam Lake. The enormous area of the reservoir is home to a variety of fishes like Carps and Catfishes. Locals frequent the lake for fishing every day.

Umiam Lake is famous for its lovely little Boathouse by a lake island, the Lumpongden Island. Visitors have to book the Boat House in advance. Only one group of people (6 people maximum) can stay at the Boat House at a time, so the ones needing peace and privacy away from the crowds frequently book this place. 

Water Sports Complex = INR 1200 (to and fro), 
Boat House = INR 3500,

Umiam lake shillong is a tourist attraction located in Shillong, Meghalaya. The average rating of this place is 4.50 out of 5 stars based on 130 reviews. The street address of this place is MVGW+HHJ, Umiam, Shillong, Meghalaya 793122, India.

SHILLONG, Oct 25: The state government has invited proposals to develop the Orchid Lake Resort at Umiam into a five-star luxury resort.
The Director of Tourism, Shillong, through an open tender process, has sought proposals from eligible bidders under a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the selection of a developer for the development, operation and maintenance of Orchid Lake Resort, located at Umiam, along with Lumpondeng Island.
The project will be undertaken under the Design, Build, Finance, Operate and Transfer (DBFOT) model on a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) basis.
The project area covers a total of approximately 69.42 acres, comprising around 32.64 acres for Orchid Lake Resort and 36.78 acres for Lumpondeng Island.
It may be mentioned that the last date for submission of proposals is November 24, and the technical proposals will be opened on the same day.

The Meghalaya Cabinet has recently given the green light to a strategic initiative aimed at significantly boosting the state’s tourism industry through the leasing of 273 acres of underutilized land to the tourism department. The land in question is owned by Meghalaya Electric Corporation Ltd and its subsidiaries and is located near the picturesque Umiam Lake, one of the most renowned natural attractions in the region. The lease agreement will span 60 years, with the option to extend it for an additional 30 years. This land, once developed, is expected to become a hub for tourism, offering a variety of attractions that will draw visitors from across India and abroad.
This initiative is part of a broader effort to utilize the state’s natural resources to fuel economic growth through tourism. The leased land will be used for the development of several new projects, including luxury accommodations and recreational facilities. A key component of the plan includes the construction of five-star hotels, which will cater to upscale travelers seeking a luxurious experience in the heart of Meghalaya’s natural beauty. In addition to the hotels, the tourism department aims to introduce lake cruise services, providing visitors with a chance to immerse themselves in the tranquil charm of Umiam Lake from a unique waterfront perspective a one-of-a-kind experience.

The government envisions these developments taking place within the next year, in alignment with their broader vision for transforming Meghalaya into a prominent tourist destination in India. The tourism department has outlined plans to initiate these projects shortly after receiving approval, with the goal of creating jobs, boosting the local economy, and generating substantial revenue. The natural beauty of Umiam Lake, combined with these planned developments, is expected to make the area a sought-after location for both domestic and international tourists. The government has stressed the importance of capitalizing on Meghalaya’s inherent scenic charm to attract tourists, which will contribute to the growth of the hospitality and tourism industries.

Zebroid (ya da zedonk, zorse, zebra katırı, zonkey, ve zebmule) dişi zebra ile erkek atın  çiftleşmesinden ortaya çıkan melez canlıya verilen isim.

Als Zebroide werden Hybriden innerhalb der Gattung Pferde aus Kreuzungen zwischen einem Zebra und einer anderen Pferdeart  bezeichnet. Aus praktischen Gründen (einfachere Aufzucht) wird dabei als Vater meist ein Zebra verwendet. Wie die meisten Hybriden aus verschiedenen Arten, wie Maultiere und Maulesel, sind auch Zebroide meist nicht fortpflanzungsfähig.

Le zébrule (aussi appelé zorse) est un animal hybride issu du croisement d'un zèbre et d'une jument. Connu depuis la fin du xixe siècle, il est l'objet d'un nouvel engouement en raison de son apparence originale, particulièrement chez les éleveurs américains.

Zorse är det engelska namnet på den sterila  avkomman av en zebrahingst och ett häststo. Färgen är ljusbrun med ränder som hos zebran, manen och svansen är något mörkare. En zorse brukar vara något mellan 120-160 cm.

A zebroid is the offspring of any cross between a zebra and any other equine to create a hybrid. In most cases, the sire is a zebra stallion but not every time. The offspring of a donkey sire and zebra dam, called a donkra, and the offspring of a horse  sire and a zebra dam, called a hebra, do exist, but are rare and are usually sterile. Zebroids have been bred since the 19th century. Charles Darwin noted several zebra hybrids in his works.[1]

Als Bichon (französisch für Schoßhund) werden verschiedene kleine, lang- bis kraushaarige Hunderassen bezeichnet. Die Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) gruppiert diese Rassen in der Gruppe 9, Sektion 1.1.

A bichon is a distinct type of toy dog; it is typically kept as a companion dog. Believed to be descended from the Barbet, it is believed the bichon-type dates to at least the 11th century; it was relatively common in 14th-century France, where they were kept as pets of the royalty and aristocracy.[1][2] From France, these dogs spread throughout the courts of Europe, with dogs of very similar form being seen in a number of portraits of the upper classes of Germany, Portugal and Spain; from Europe, the type also spread to colonies in Africa and South America.[2][3] The name "bichon" is believed to be a contraction of "barbichon", which means "little barbet".[4]

Zuchon or Shichon is a hybrid breed dog or a designer dog. They are a cross between Bichon Frisé and Shih Tzu.[1] Sometimes called the 'Teddy Bear' dog, Zuchons are not yet recognized as a breed by the America Kennel Club (AKC).

Aardvark
Aardwolf
Abyssinian
Abyssinian Guinea Pig
Acadian Flycatcher
Achrioptera Manga
Ackie Monitor
Addax
Adélie Penguin
Admiral Butterfly
Aesculapian Snake
Affenpinscher
Afghan Hound
African Bullfrog
African Bush Elephant
African Civet
African Clawed Frog
African Elephant
African Fish Eagle
African Forest Elephant
African Golden Cat
African Grey Parrot
African Jacana
African Palm Civet
African Penguin
African Sugarcane Borer
African Tree Toad
African Wild Dog
Africanized bee (killer bee)
Agama Lizard
Agkistrodon Contortrix
Agouti
Aidi
Ainu
Airedale Terrier
Airedoodle
Akbash
Akita
Akita Shepherd
Alabai (Central Asian Shepherd)
Alaskan Husky
Alaskan Klee Kai
Alaskan Malamute
Alaskan Pollock
Alaskan Shepherd
Albacore Tuna
Albatross
Albertonectes
Albino (Amelanistic) Corn Snake
Aldabra Giant Tortoise
Alligator Gar
Allosaurus
Allosaurus
Alpaca
Alpine Dachsbracke
Alpine Goat
Alusky
Amano Shrimp
Amargasaurus
Amazon Parrot
Amazon River Dolphin (Pink Dolphin)
Amazon Tree Boa
Amazonian Royal Flycatcher
Amberjack
Ambrosia Beetle
American Alligator
American Alsatian
American Bulldog
American Bully
American Cocker Spaniel
American Cockroach
American Coonhound
American Dog Tick
American Eel
American Eskimo Dog
American Foxhound
American Hairless Terrier
American Leopard Hound
American Paddlefish
American Pit Bull Terrier
American Pugabull
American Pygmy Goat
American Robin
American Staffordshire Terrier
American Toad
American Water Spaniel
American Wirehair
Amethystine Python (Scrub Python)
Amphicoelias Fragillimus
Amur Leopard
Anaconda
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Anchovies
Andrewsarchus
Angelfish
Angelshark
Angled Sunbeam Caterpillar
Anglerfish
Angora Ferret
Angora Goat
Anhinga
Anna’s Hummingbird
Anole Lizard
Anomalocaris
Ant
Antarctic Scale Worm
Anteater
Antelope
Anteosaurus
Antiguan Racer Snake
Aoudad Sheep
Ape
Apennine Wolf
Appenzeller Dog
Apple Head Chihuahua
Apple Moth
Arabian Cobra
Arabian Wolf
Arafura File Snake
Arambourgiania
Arapaima
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Archaeopteryx
Archaeotherium
Archelon Turtle
Archerfish
Arctic Char
Arctic Fox
Arctic Hare
Arctic Wolf
Arctodus
Arctotherium
Argentavis Magnificens
Argentine Black and White Tegu
Argentine Horned Frog
Argentinosaurus
Arizona Bark Scorpion
Arizona Black Rattlesnake
Arizona Blonde Tarantula
Arizona Coral Snake
Armadillo
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Armenian Gampr
Armored Catfish
Armyworm
Arsinoitherium
Arthropleura
Aruba Rattlesnake
Ashy Mining Bee
Asian Arowana
Asian Carp
Asian Cockroach
Asian Elephant
Asian Giant Hornet
Asian Lady Beetle
Asian Longhorn Beetle
Asian Palm Civet
Asian Vine Snake
Asian Water Monitor
Asiatic Black Bear
Asp
Asp Caterpillar
Assassin Bug
Assassin Snail
Atlantic Cod
Atlantic Salmon
Atlantic Sturgeon
Atlas Beetle
Atlas Moth
Aurochs
Aussiedoodle
Aussiedor
Aussiepom
Australian Bulldog
Australian Cattle Dog
Australian Cockroach
Australian Firehawk
Australian Flathead Perch
Australian Gecko
Australian Kelpie Dog
Australian Labradoodle
Australian Mist
Australian Retriever
Australian Shepherd
Australian Shepherd Mix
Australian Terrier
Australopithecus
Australorp Chicken
Avocet
Axanthic Ball Python
Axolotl
Ayam Cemani
Aye-aye
Azawakh

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Bactrian Camel
Badger
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Bagworm Moth
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Baird’s Rat Snake
Bald Eagle
Baleen Whale
Balinese
Balkan Lynx
Ball Python
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Bamboo Shark
Bamboo Worms
Banana Ball Python
Banana Cinnamon Ball Python
Banana Eel
Banana Spider
Banded Krait
Banded Palm Civet
Banded Water Snake
Bandicoot
Banjo Catfish
Barb
Barbet
Barbut’s Cuckoo Bumblebee
Barinasuchus
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Bark Scorpion
Barn Owl
Barn Spider
Barn Swallow
Barnacle
Barnevelder
Barosaurus
Barracuda
Barramundi Fish
Barred Owl
Barreleye Fish (Barrel Eye)
Barylambda
Basenji Dog
Basenji Mix
Basilisk Lizard
Basilosaurus
Basking Shark
Bass
Bassador
Basset Fauve de Bretagne
Basset Hound
Bassetoodle
Bat
Bat-Eared Fox
Batfish
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Baya
Bea-Tzu
Beabull
Beagador
Beagle
Beagle Mix
Beagle Shepherd
Beaglier
Beago
Bear
Bearded Collie
Bearded Dragon
Bearded Fireworm
Bearded Vulture
Beaski
Beauceron
Beauty rat snake
Beaver
Bed Bugs
Bedlington Terrier
Bee
Bee-Eater
Beefalo
Beetle
Beewolf wasp
Belgian Canary
Belgian Laekenois
Belgian Malinois
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Belgian Sheepdog
Belgian Shepherd
Belgian Tervuren
Belted Kingfisher
Beluga Sturgeon
Bengal Tiger
Bergamasco
Berger Blanc Suisse
Berger Picard
Bernedoodle
Bernese Mountain Dog
Bernese Mountain Dog Mix
Bernese Shepherd
Betta Fish (Siamese Fighting Fish)
Bhutan Takin
Bichir
Bichon Frise
Bichpoo
Biewer Terrier
Bigfin Reef Squid
Bighorn Sheep
Bilby
Binturong
Bird
Bird of Paradise
Bird Snake
Birman
Biscuit Beetle
Bismarck Ringed Python
Bison
Black And Tan Coonhound
Black and White Warbler
Black Aphids
Black Bass
Black Crappie
Black Dragon Lizard
Black German Shepherd
Black Mamba
Black Marlin
Black Mouth Cur
Black Pastel Ball Python
Black Rat Snake
Black Rhinoceros
Black Russian Terrier
Black Sea Bass
Black Swallowtail
Black Swallowtail Caterpillar
Black Tarantula
Black Throat Monitor
Black Wasp
Black Widow Spider
Black Witch Moth
Black-Bellied Whistling Duck
Black-Capped Chickadee
Black-Footed Ferret
Black-headed python
Black-Tailed Rattlesnake
Blackburnian Warbler
Blackfin Tuna
Blacknose Shark
Blackpoll Warbler
Blacktip Reef Shark
Blacktip Shark 
Bladefin Basslet
Blanket Octopus
Blind Snake
Blister Beetle
Blister Beetle
Blobfish
Blood Python
Bloodhound
Blowfly
Blue Andalusian
Blue Belly Lizard
Blue Catfish
Blue Death Feigning Beetle
Blue Dragon Sea Slug
Blue Eyed Pleco
Blue German Shepherd
Blue Grosbeak
Blue Iguana
Blue Jay
Blue Lacy Dog
Blue Nose Pit Bull
Blue Picardy Spaniel
Blue Racer
Blue Shark
Blue Tanager (Blue-Grey Tanager)
Blue Tang
Blue Tit
Blue Whale
Blue-Gray Gnatcatcher
Blue-Ringed Octopus
Bluefin Tuna
Bluefish
Bluegill
Bluetick Coonhound
Boas
Bobcat
Bobolink
Boelen’s python
Boer Goat
Boerboel
Boggle
Boglen Terrier
Boiga
Bolivian Anaconda
Bolognese Dog
Bombardier Beetle
Bombay
Bonefish
Bongo
Bonito Fish
Bonnethead Shark
Bonobo
Booby
Boomslang
Booted Bantam
Borador
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Border Collie Mix
Border Terrier
Bordoodle
Borkie
Bornean Orangutan
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Boskimo
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Bottlenose Dolphin
Bouvier Des Flandres
Bowfin
Bowhead Whale
Box Jellyfish
Box Tree Moth
Box Turtle
Box-Headed Blood Bee
Boxachi
Boxador
Boxer Dog
Boxer Mix
Boxerdoodle
Boxfish
Boxsky
Boxweiler
Boykin Spaniel
Bracco Italiano
Brachiosaurus
Brahma Chicken
Brahminy Blindsnake
Braque du Bourbonnais
Braque Francais
Brazilian Black Tarantula
Brazilian Terrier
Brazilian Treehopper
Bredl’s Python
Briard
British Timber
Brittany
Brontosaurus
Bronze Whaler Shark
Bronze-winged Jacana
Brook Trout
Brookesia Micra
Brown Bear
Brown Dog Tick
Brown Headed Cowbird
Brown Hyena
Brown Snake
Brown Tree Snake
Brown Water Snake
Brown-banded Cockroach
Brug
Brussels Griffon
Budgerigar
Buff Orpington Chicken
Buffalo
Buffalo Fish
Bull and Terrier
Bull Shark
Bull Terrier
Bull Trout
Bullboxer
Bulldog
Bulldog Mix
Bullfrog
Bullmastiff
Bullsnake
Bumblebee
Burmese
Burmese Python
Burrowing Frog
Burrowing Owl
Bush Baby
Bush Dog
Bush Viper
Bushmaster Snake
Butterfly
Butterfly Fish