Bura Chapori Wildlife Sanctuary

Key notes

  • Bura Chapori Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Sonitpur district, Assam.
  • It lies on the northern bank of the Brahmaputra.
  • It is a floodplain and grassland ecosystem.
  • It is ecologically linked with Kaziranga National Park through riverine landscapes.

  • Important fauna may include:

    • One-horned rhinoceros.
    • Wild buffalo.
    • Elephant.
    • Swamp deer.
    • Bengal florican and other birds.

  • The sanctuary is vulnerable to:

    • Annual flooding.
    • Encroachment.
    • Poaching.
    • Invasive plants.
    • Human–wildlife conflict.
  • It is important for floodplain biodiversity and wildlife movement in Assam.