Sonai-Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary

About Sonai-Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary:

• It is a protected area located in the state of Assam in India.
• It covers an area of 175 sq.km. The area was declared as a sanctuary in 1998.
• It is located along the foothills of the Great Himalayan Range.
• The eastern boundary of Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary is marked by the Gabhoru River. The western boundary is marked by the Panchnoi River and further west, area is surrounded by the Rowta reserve forest.
• The northern area of the sanctuary shares an interstate boundary with the Kameng reserveforest of the West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh. In the southern area there is the Charduar reserve forest and villages.
• There are four perennial rivers that flow through the sanctuary: Dolsiri, Gabharu, Gelgeli, and Belsiri. During the rainy season, also find several wetlands known as “bheels.”
• It experiences a sub-tropical type of climate with hot and humid summers, with heavy summer rains often causing floods and river overflows.
• Vegetation: The forest types in the sanctuary comprise tropical evergreen, semi-evergreen and moist deciduous forests. 
• Flora: Some common trees found in the sanctuary include Hollock, Koroi, Nahar, Titasapa, Simul, Sal, Ajar, Hatipeta, and more.
• Fauna:
  • It is famous for Indian bison, elephants, and one-horned rhinoceros, which are the main attractions of the region.
  • Other wildlife species found here include sambar deer, barking deer, hog deer, Himalayan Crestless porcupines, Large Indian Civets, Small Indian Civets, Black bears, and Sloth bears.

Q1: What are deciduous forests?

Deciduous forests are ecosystems characterized by trees that shed their leaves seasonally, typically in response to climatic conditions like winter or dry seasons. These forests are found in temperate and tropical regions and are known for their biodiversity and distinct seasonal changes.

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