Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary

Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary
Assamese: সোনাই ৰূপাই অভয়াৰণ্য
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
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Location	Assam, India
Nearest city	Tezpur
Coordinates	26°53′39″N 92°20′45″E
Area	175 sq. km
Established	1998
Governing body	Department of Environment & Forests, Assam

Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area located in the state of Assam in India. This wildlife sanctuary covers 175 km^2.[1][2] 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. Four rivers flow through the sanctuary: Gabharu, Gelgeli, Sonai and Rupai.[3]

Biodiversity

Mammals: tiger, lesser cats, elephant, gaur, wild boar, pygmy hog, swamp deer and barking deer.[4]

Birds: white winged wood duck, hornbill, pelican, and various migratory birds.

Reptiles: python, Russell's viper.

See also

• Kameng Elephant Reserve

References

1. enajori.com. "Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary". enajori.com. Retrieved 2 June 2013.
2. "Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam". Assamspider.com. 31 October 2011. Retrieved 2 June 2013.
3. "BirdLife Data Zone". datazone.birdlife.org. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
4. Wahid Saleh. "Indiawijzer". Indiawijzer.nl. Retrieved 2 June 2013.

External links

• Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary at assaminfo.com.
• Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary at Tour Travel World.com