Location Assam, India Established 1998 | Area 175 sq. km Nearest city Tezpur | |
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Governing body Department of Environment & Forests, Assam | ||
Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary (Assamese: সোনাই ৰূপাই অভয়াৰণ্য) is a protected area located in the state of Assam in India. This wildlife sanctuary covers 175 km2. It is located along the foothills of the Great Himalayan Range. The area was declared as a sanctuary in 1998. It is located 52 km from Tezpur town and 193 km away from Guwahati.
Biodiversity
Mammals: tiger, lesser cats, elephant, qaur, wild boar, hog deer and barking deer.
Birds: white winged wood duck, hornbill, pelican, etc. and various types of migratory birds.
Reptiles: python, Russell's viper, etc.
References
Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA