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Central India Wildlife
Baura
Chapura Wildlife Sanctuary
Bura-Chapori
is a magnificent
wildlife sanctuary situated on the north bank of the river
Brahmaputra in Sonitpur district. Coverage area of the park is
about 44-sq-kms.
Fauna: Bura-Chopai is considered to be the ideal habitat
for Bengal Florican. Various species of migratory birds are also
seen in this sanctuary. Other attractions are the Great Indian
One-horned Rhinoceros, Asiatic Buffalo, Wild Boar, Otter, Civet
Cat, Leopard Cat and Barking Deer etc. There are various species
of reptiles also found over here.
Dibru-Saikhowa National Park
Dibru-Saikhowa National Park is a
biosphere reserve located on the alluvial flood plains of Brahmaputra in
Upper Assam abutting on Arunachal- the land of the rising sun in the
Eastern Himalayas. It is at the juncction of the reverd Lohit and the
great Brahmaputra originating from the sacred Mansarovar in Western
Tibet in the shadow of Mount Kailash.
Dibru-saikhowa National Park is unique park fashioned by nature by earth
quakes and ever changing water courses over time into numerous island
pockets and water bodies providing a very unusual habitat for varied
wildlife, aqua fauna and avifauna. The Park stretches over 350 square km
on the Southern bank of the Brahmaputra. Its vegetation comprises of
mainly semi-wet evergreen forest, tropical moist deciduous forest,
bamboo and cane. A great variety of orchids blossom in the park. The
Parks is an ideal habitat for many animals and birds. It is home to
feral horses and the rare Ganges River Dolphin besides the Royal Bengal
Tiger, Leopard, Leopard Cat, Clouded Leopard, east india n Elephant,
Hoolock Gibbon, Asiatic Wild Buffalo and a variety of deer besides other
wildlife. There are number of local and migratory birds in its numerous
water bodies. This includes the White Winged Wood Duck, Bengal Florican,
Great East Indian Hornbill; East Indian pied Hornbill, Spot Billed
Pelican, Greater Adjutant Stork, Lesser Adjutant Strok, Pallas's Fishing
Eagle, Greater Spotted Eagle, Swamp Fran Colin and Blyth's Kingfisher.
Kaziranga National Park
Kaziranga National Park lies on the
south bank of the Brahmaputra and its boundary for the most part follows
the Mora Diphlu River and runs parallel to National Highway No. 37. It
covers an area of 688 sq. kilometers. The Park was first established in
1908, as a reserve forest with only about a dozen rhinos and was
declared a National Park in 1974
Flora and Fauna: Kaziranga is famous for the great One-Horned
Rhinos. Tigers, which are natural enemies of rhinos, are also there in
sizable numbers in this area. Other attractions of this national park
include the wild buffalo, magnificent swamp deer, hog deer, wild boar,
Hoolock gibbon, capped langur and ratel (badger).
A wide variety of snakes including the rock python and the monitor
lizards also found here. Amongst the birds, the crested serpent eagle is
common while palla's fishing eagle and gray-headed fishing eagle are
frequently seen. Others include the Bengal floricab, bar-headed goose,
whistling teal and pelican.
Mihimukh is the starting area for the park and elephants can be hired
from here to enter the sanctuary.
Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary
Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary, located
in Nagaon district of Assam was regarded as one of the rich and diverse
wildlife area of Assam till 1980s. The Sanctuary covers an area of 70 sq
km and harboured wildlife like the endangered Great Indian One Horned
Rhino, Royal Bengal Tiger, Elephant, Asiatic water Buffalo, over 200
species of birds, including the Bengal Florican. Till 1983, the rhino
population was around 70.
Manas National Park
Manas is situated in Assam spread
over an area of 391 sq km, earlier it was known as North Kamrup,
declared as a sanctuary on December 01, 1928. It was accorded the status
of World Heritage Site in 1985.
Fauna: Manas houses 19 of India's most endangered animal
populations. It has the largest population of tigers among Indian
reserves. It is a home to the rare golden langur . The prominent fauna
here are the rhino, wild buffalos, elephants, gaur, swamp deer, capped
langur and clouded leopard. . The main highlight of the park is the
giant hornbill, two subspecies of which, the pied and grey varieties are
to be found here.It extends into the foothills of Bhutan where it is
called the Royal Manas National Park.
Its wetlands are of international importance and essential for the
survival of the fast-vanishing hispid hare and pygmy hog. November to
March.Golden Langur, rhino, wild buffalos, elephants, gaur, swamp deer,
capped langur and clouded leopard, giant hornbill.
Butterflies and reptiles are also found aplenty in Manas. In the river
water, you can enjoy boating and fishing as well. Coloured pebbles of
the Manas River are an added attraction not to be missed.
Nameri
National Park
Situated at the foothills of eastern
Himalayas, Nameri National Park covers an area of about 200-sq-kms. The
hilly backdrop, deciduous and the river Jia Bhoroli have added a unique
charm to it. It is about 35-km from Tezpur town, which is 181-km from
Guwahati.
Fauna: The rich wildlife that this park includes are Tiger,
elephant, Leopard, Clouded Leopard, Indian Bison, Pangolin, Indian wild
dog, Civet Cat, Capped Langur, Jackal etc. Various birds including the
four species of Hornbill and reptiles are also found here.
Orang National Park
Popularly known as mini Kaziranga,
Orang national park covers 72-sq-kms only and is located towards the
north bank of Brahamaputra. This park is 150-km from Guwahati and 31-km
from Tezpur. On October 1st, 1992 Orang Wildlife Sanctuary was renamed
as Rajib (Rajiv) Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary.
Flora And Fauna: Of the most coveted attractions here are the
one-horned rhinoceros, elephants, leopard, sambar, barking deer, tiger,
varieties of water birds, green pigeon, florican, teal, geese and lots
more. During winter birds from far off places come here to nestle. Milky
white Pelicans from America also migrate over here.
Pabbha or
Milroy National Park
Located in Lakhimpur District, the Pabha
Sanctuary spreads in an area of 49-sq-km. This Sanctuary was created to
protect the wild water buffalo.
Pabitora National Park
Situated in the Morigaon district,
Pabitora is one of the major wildlife sanctuaries of Assam. It is
situated about 50-km from Guwahati city.
Fauna: Covering an area of 15.9-sq-km, Pabitora is mainly famous
for its Great Indian One-horned Rhinoceros.
Mammals: Indian One Horned Rhino, Leopard, Jackel, Wild Boar,
Chinese Pangolin, Smooth Indian Otter, Large Indian Civet Cat, Small
Indian Civet Cat, etc.
Birds: Greater Adjutant Stork, Lesser Adjutant Stork,
White-necked Stork, Black-necked Stork, Spotbilled Pelican, Swamp
Francolin, White-bellied Heron, White Ibis, Greylag Goose, Ferruginous
Duck, Falcated Teal, etc.
Other Fauna: There are 27 species of reptiles and 9 species of
Amphibians recorded so far by team of researchers.
Sonai / Rupai National Park
Situated at the foothills of eastern
Himalayas, Nameri National Park covers an area of about 200-sq-kms. The
hilly backdrop, deciduous and the river Jia Bhoroli have added a unique
charm to it. It is about 35-km from Tezpur town, which is 181-km from
Guwahati.
Fauna: The rich wildlife that this park includes are Tiger,
elephant, Leopard, Clouded Leopard, Indian Bison, Pangolin, Indian wild
dog, Civet Cat, Capped Langur, Jackal etc. Various birds including the
four species of Hornbill and reptiles are also found here.
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