Behali Wildlife Sanctuary

Key notes

  • Behali Wildlife Sanctuary is in Biswanath district, Assam.
  • It lies in the northern bank landscape of the Brahmaputra valley.
  • It is associated with the Eastern Himalayan biodiversity region.
  • The sanctuary contains semi-evergreen forests, moist deciduous vegetation, grasslands and wetlands.

  • Important fauna may include:

    • Asian elephant.
    • Leopard.
    • Wild boar.
    • Deer.
    • Primates.
    • Rich birdlife.
  • Assam’s protected areas are important for elephant corridors and biodiversity conservation.

  • For examination purposes, connect Behali with:

    • Assam.
    • Eastern Himalayas.
    • Wildlife conservation.
    • Human–wildlife conflict.
    • Habitat fragmentation.