Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary

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The Assam Finance Minister recently inaugurated the newly constructed Kalamati Wildlife Range Office at Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary in Sonitpur.

About Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary

• It is a protected area located in the northwestern area of the Sonitpur district of Assam.
• Spread over an area of 220 sq.km., the core area covers 175 sq.km., extending over the foothills of the Himalayan range.
• Climate: The sanctuary experiences a subtropical type of climate with hot and humid summers, with heavy summer rains often causing floods and river overflows. 
• The Burhidihing River traces its course through the sanctuary.
• The Namchang River, flowing from the state of Arunachal Pradesh, enters this region and joins the Burhidihing River. 
• Flora: It mostly comprises evergreen forest. However, grasslands are also common in this region.
• Fauna:
  • The main attractions of the sanctuary are Elephant and Indian bison. 
  • The other animals found in the sanctuary are deer, one-horned rhinoceros, leopard, tiger and some rare species of cats.
  • Avifauna includes endangered species like White Winged Wood Duck. Other birds commonly found here are Woodpecker, Hill Myna, Indian Roller, Nightjar, Horned Owl, etc.

News: IT

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