Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary

About Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary:

• It is a protected area located in the north-western area of Sonitpur district of Assam.
• It is located along the foothills of the Great Himalayan Range.
• Climate: The sanctuary experiences a sub-tropical type of climate with hot and humid summers, with heavy summer rains often causing floods and river overflows. 
• The Burhidihing Rivertraces 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.