Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary

Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
Map showing the location of Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary
Map showing the location of Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary

Location of Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam, India

Location Assam, India
Nearest city Tezpur
Coordinates 26°53′39″N 92°20′45″E / 26.89417°N 92.34583°E / 26.89417; 92.34583Coordinates: 26°53′39″N 92°20′45″E / 26.89417°N 92.34583°E / 26.89417; 92.34583
Area 175 sq. km
Established 1998
Governing body Department of Environment & Forests, Assam

Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary (Assamese: সোনাই ৰূপাই অভয়াৰণ্য) 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, 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

  1. ↑ enajori.com. "Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary". enajori.com. Retrieved 2013-06-02.
  2. ↑ "Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam". Assamspider.com. 2011-10-31. Retrieved 2013-06-02.
  3. ↑ Wahid Saleh. "Indiawijzer". Indiawijzer.nl. Retrieved 2013-06-02.
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