Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary
Protected area in Assam, India
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Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area located in the state of Assam in India. This wildlife sanctuary covers 175 km2.[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]
| Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary | |
|---|---|
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
 Interactive map of Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Location | Assam, India |
| Nearest city | Tezpur |
| Coordinates | 26°53′39″N 92°20′45″E |
| Area | 175 km2 (68 sq mi) |
| Established | 1998 |
| Governing body | Department of Environment & Forests, Assam |
Biodiversity
Mammals: tiger, Asian elephant, gaur, wild boar, pygmy hog, barasingha and barking deer.[citation needed] Birds: white winged wood duck, hornbill, pelican, and various migratory birds.[citation needed] Reptiles: python, Russell's viper.[citation needed]
