Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary
| Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary | |
|---|---|
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
| Location | Assam, India |
| Nearest city | Tezpur |
| Area | 175 sq. km |
| Established | 1998 |
| Governing body | Department of Environment & Forests, Assam |
Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary (Template:Lang-as) is a protected area located in the state of Assam in India. This wildlife sanctuary covers 175 km2.[1][2] It is located along the foothills of the Great Himalayan Range. The area was declared as a sanctuary in 1998. It is located 52 km from Tezpur town and 193 km away from Guwahati.
Biodiversity
Mammals: tiger, lesser cats, elephant, qaur[clarification needed], wild boar, hog deer and barking deer.[3]
Birds: white winged wood duck, hornbill, pelican, etc. and various types of migratory birds.
Reptiles: python, Russell's viper, etc.
See also
References
- ^ enajori.com. "Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary". enajori.com. Retrieved 2013-06-02.
- ^ "Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam". Assamspider.com. 2011-10-31. Retrieved 2013-06-02.
- ^ Wahid Saleh. "Indiawijzer". Indiawijzer.nl. Retrieved 2013-06-02.
External links
- Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary at assaminfo.com.
- Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary at Tour Travel World.com
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