Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuaries

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After about 40 years, the Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary witnessed the movement of one-horned rhinos, and the wetlands are now in focus for drawing more water birds than Assam’s only Ramsar site, the Deepor Beel.

About Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary

• It is located on the southern part of the Brahmaputra River in Nagaon District of Assam.
• It covers an area of around 70.13 sq.km.
• It was declared as a buffer zone of the Kaziranga Tiger Reserve in 2007 and became an integral part of the larger Laokhowa-Burachapori ecosystem. 
• It is a part of the Brahmaputra valley.
• The sanctuary is surrounded by human-dominated areas on all sides except for the north.
• Flora: Laokhowa is also rich in flora, with diverse plant species including grasslands, tropical moist deciduous forests, and semi-evergreen forests.
• Fauna: Its main attraction is the Great Indian one horned Rhinocerous. Other animals found here are Indian royal Bengal tiger, elephant, Wild Boar, Civet Cat, Leopard Cat, Hog Deer, Asian water buffalo, about 200 species of birds, including the Bengal Florica, Leopard, Asiatic Buffalo, etc.

Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary FAQs

Q1. In which district of Assam is Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary located?

Ans. It is located in Nagaon District of Assam.

Q2. What animals are in the Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary?

Ans. Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam is home to Royal Bengal tigers, leopards, Indian one-horned rhinoceroses, wild boars, hog deer, elephants, and various birds, reptiles, and aquatic species.

Q3. Is human activity allowed in a wildlife sanctuary?

Ans. Yes, limited human activity is allowed in a Wildlife Sanctuary, but it is regulated to ensure the protection of wildlife. 

Source: ETVB