Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary

Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
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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