Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary Latest News
Community-led conservation efforts at the Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary have successfully restored wild honey bee colonies and revitalized associated wildlife.
About Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary
- It is locatеd in thе Kokrajhar and Dhubri districts of Assam.
- The sanctuary is well-known as the second protected habitat for the endangered golden langur, hosting over 600 individuals.
- It spans over 45.5 sq.km. of hilly tеrrain and dеnsе forеsts.
- There are two lakes (Dheer Beel and Diplai Beel) on either side, which are integral to the ecosystem of the sanctuary.Â
- Flora:Â
- The vegetation of the sanctuary is predominantly tropical moist deciduous forests, mixed deciduous forests, and semi-evergreen forests.
- Sal tree is a dominant tree in this forest.
- Fauna:
- It is home to various species, including elephants, tigers, leopards, clouded leopards, sambar deer, barking deer, and gaur.Â
- The sanctuary is also home to several species of birds, including the endangered Bengal Florican, Great Hornbill, and White-winged Wood Duck.
Source: SENT
Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary FAQs
Q1: Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary is located in state?
Ans: Assam
Q2: Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary is especially known for being the protected habitat of which endangered species?
Ans: Golden Langur
Q3: What is the approximate area of Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary?
Ans: It spans over 45.5 sq.km. of hilly tеrrain and dеnsе forеsts.
Q4: What is the dominant vegetation type of Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary?
Ans: Tropical moist deciduous and mixed deciduous forests
