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.
- Flora:
- 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.
- The sanctuary is also home to several species of birds, including the endangered Bengal Florican, Great Hornbill, and White-winged Wood Duck.
Source: SENT
Last updated on December, 2025
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