Bornadi Wildlife Sanctuary

SEO Title: Bornadi Wildlife Sanctuary: Location, Wildlife, Bhutan Border and Important Facts

Category: Environment & Ecology | Protected Areas | Biodiversity

UPSC Notes

Bornadi Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Assam near the foothills of the Himalayas and the Bhutan border.

Key Pointers

  • State: Assam.

  • Located in Udalguri and Baksa districts.

  • Area: approximately 26.22 sq km. (Udalguri District)

  • Located along the Bhutan border.

  • Named after the Bornadi River.

  • Established in 1980.

  • Important species:

    • Hispid hare

    • Pygmy hog

  • Important for biodiversity of the Himalayan foothill region.

  • Part of the broader ecological landscape of Assam's northern foothills.

Prelims Focus: Assam → Bhutan border → Hispid hare → Pygmy hog → Bornadi River.