Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary

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Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam’s Morigaon district is witnessing an early influx of migratory birds with the onset of winter, attracting species from Europe, America, and the Tibetan region.

About Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary

• It is located in the eastern region of Guwahati, Assam.
• It is in close proximity to the Mayong village that is renowned as the Black magic capital of India.
• This wildlife sanctuary was established in 1998 with a total area of 48.81 sq.km.
• The sanctuary consists of the Rajamayong Reserve Forest and Pobitora Reserve Forest.
• The region was once part of the vast floodplains of the Brahmaputra River and was known for its rich flora and fauna. 
• History: 
  • Pobitora became a reserved wooded area in the year of 1971 with the approval of the Government of Assam Tourism. 
  • The Government of India included Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary with the association of a rhino breeding program named “Indian Rhino Vision 2020”.
  • The landscape is dominated by alluvial grasslands and dense patches of tall elephant grass.
• Flora: 
  • 72% of Pabitora consists of the wet savannah of Arundo donax, Erianthus ravennae, Phragmites karka, Imperata cylindrica, and Saccharum spp.
  • Water hyacinth (Eichornia crassipes) is a major problem, especially to waterfowl, as it forms thick mats on the water surface.
• Fauna: 
  • It is known for holding the highest density of Greater One Horned Rhinoceros in the country.
  • Besides rhinoceros, the other animals are leopard, wild boar, Barking deer, wild buffalo, etc. 
  • It is also home to more than 2000 migratory birds and various reptiles.

Source: NET

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