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Wildlife
Sanctuaries in Assam
Assam is known for the large variety of flora and fauna. It is
the home of the world famous one-horned rhinoceros and other
rare species of wildlife, which are on the verge of
extinction. Besides Africa, there is perhaps no other part of
the world where such a wide variety of wildlife exists. Some
other rarest and near-extinct species of wildlife found in
Assam, includes Golden Langur, Hoolock Gibbon, Pygmy Hog,
Hispid Hare, White-Winged Woodduck, Tiger, Clouded Leopard,
Swamp Deer, Gangetic Dolphins etc. During season, various
resident and migratory birds make Assam their natural habitat.
Some of the famous national parks and wildlife sanctuaries in
Assam are the Kaziranga National Park, Manas National Park,
Dibru-Saikhowa National Park, Nameri National Park, Orang
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Kaziranga National Park
The Kaziranga National Park is the first and the oldest
national park in Assam. This national park is situated
in the Golaghat District, about 217 kms from Guwahati.
Kaziranga National Park is spread over an area of 430
square kms. and the natural home of the great one-horned
Indian rhinoceros. Elephant, Indian bison, Swamp Deer,
Samber, Hog Deer, Sloth Bear, Tiger, Leopard cat, Jungle
cat, Capped langur, Hollock gibbon, Jackal and Goose,
Hornbills, Ibis, Cormorants, Egret and Heron fishing
eagle can also be seen in this park. The Park can be
visited by jeep, car or on the back of the elephant. The
best season to visit the park is from November to April.
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Manas Wildlife Sanctuary
The Manas Wildlife Sanctuary is the only tiger project in
Assam. This wildlife sanctuary is situated in Barpeta
District, about 176 kms from Guwahati in the foothills of
Bhutan. It is situated on the banks of the river Manas at the
foothills of the Himalayas. It covers an area of 519.77 square
kms. Some of the wildlife animals which can be seen in this
wildlife sanctuary are the Tigers, Hispid Hare, Pigmy Hog,
Golden Langur, Indian Rhinoceros, Asiatic Buffalo, Elephant,
Leopard, etc. The best season to visit this wildlife sanctuary
is from November to April.
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Dibru-Saikhowa National Park
The Dibru-Saikhowa National Park is the fourth National Park
of Assam, that lies partly in Dibrugarh district and partly in
Tinsukia district. This national park is about 13 kms from
Tinsukia Town, which is 483 kms from Guwahati. This national
park covers an area of about 340 square kms. Of the seven
parts of the park one part is wet land and the rest is mainly
grassland and dense forest. The main attractions of this park
are its semi-wild horse and White winged Wood Duck. Besides
this, other animals like Leopard, Clouded Leopard, Elephant,
Sambar, Slow Loris, Indian wild water Buffalo, Capped Langur,
Gangetic River Dolphin, Indian Wild Dog can be seen in this
park. More than 250 varieties of local and migratory birds are
also found in this park. The best season to visit this park is
from November to March. |
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Nameri National Park
Nameri National Park is situated at the foot hills of
eastern Himalayas, about 35 km. from Tezpur. Nameri
National Park covers an area of about 200 square km.
Hills, deciduous forests and the river Jia Bhoroli have
all added a unique charm to it. It is situated in the
eastern border of Assam in the valley and mountainous
Arunachal Pradesh. Jia Bhoroli river of Assam is famous
for the Mahseer angling, since the time of British. This
perennial river enters Assam in the plains, near
Bhalukpung after swirling through the rugged mountains
of Arunachal. Its is home of the Golden Mahseer - The
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Tiger of Indian rivers and a catch for any angler. Many
wildlife animals are found here like the Tiger, Elephant,
Leopard, Indian Bison, Sloth Bear, Sambar,
Gaur, Himalayan Black Bear, Pangolin, Indian Wild
Dog, Civet Cat, Capped Langur etc. The other reason Nameri is
famous for is the herds of elephants. The park have a high
density of elephant population and due to lessening of forest
cover, they sometimes invade human inhabited villages, which
have attracted the attention of wildlife conservationists
worldwide. Nameri is a heaven for bird watchers which include
the most endangered White Winged Wood duck, four species of
Hornbill and small and beautiful Scarlet Minivet. Various
species of reptiles, butterflies and moths are also found in
this National Park. Atlas Moth with a wing span of more than
10 inches has also been spotted here. The best season to visit
this park is from October to April.
Orang
National Park
Orang National Park is also known as a mini Kaziranga National
Park and covers an area of 78.81 square kms. The Orang
National Park is situated on the north banks of river
Brahmaputra in the Darrang District of Assam, about 150 kms
from Guwahati and 31 kms from Tezpur. Sixty percent of the
park is covered by grassland. The animals that can be seen in
the Orang National Park are the One-horned Rhinoceros,
Pangolin, Hog Deer, Civet cat, Otters, Wild Boar, Leopard,
Elephant, Sambar, Barking Deer and Tiger. Besides the animals,
varieties of water birds, Green Pigeon, Florican, Teal, Goose,
Pelican, Cormorant, Greylag Goose, Large Whistling Tea Great
Adjutant Stork, Kingfisher, Vulture etc. can also be seen in
this park.
Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary
Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in the Morigaon
district of Assam, about 60 kms from Guwahati. Pobitora is one
of the major wildlife sanctuaries of Assam. This wildlife
sanctuary covers an area of 38.8 square km. Pobitora is mainly
famous for its Great Indian One-horned Rhinoceros. Other
animals such as the Asiatic Buffalo, Leopard, Wild Bear, Civet
Cat etc. are also found here. More than 200 birds and various
reptiles are found in this sanctuary. The best season to visit
this sanctuary is from November to March. |
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