Sohagi Barwa Wildlife Sanctuary

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A leopard was found dead in the Sohagi Barwa Wildlife Sanctuary recently, with officials awaiting the results of a post-mortem to determine the cause of death.

About Sohagi Barwa Wildlife Sanctuary

• It is situated in the Maharajganj district of Uttar Pradesh. 
• Borders: On the northern side, the Sanctuary shares the international boundary with Nepal, and on the eastern border is Bihar’s Valmiki Tiger Reserve.
• The sanctuary is part of the larger Terai Arc Landscape. 
• Drainage: It is drained by the great Gandak, the little Gandak, Pyas, and Rohin rivers.
• Topography: It features mostly flat terrain averaging 100 meters in elevation, gently sloping from northwest to southeast.  
• Flora:
  • Nearly 75% of the area consists of Sal forest, and other humid areas are covered with Jaamun, Gutal, Semal, Khair trees, etc.
  • The lower region of the sanctuary, which is waterlogged during rains, consists of grasslands and patches of cane forests.
• Fauna:
  • It is inhabited by a variety of animals, which mainly includes Leopard, Tiger, Jungle Cat, Small Indian Civet, Langur, Deer, Blue Bull, Wild boar, Porcupine, etc.
  • Resident and migratory birds like peafowls, parakeets, woodpeckers, drongos, and several species of eagles and owls thrive here. 
  • During winter, migratory birds from Central Asia visit the wetlands.

Source: DEV

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