Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary

Why in News?

The Assam government has recently highlighted the Eco-Sensitive Zone notification associated with Sonai-Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary and its ecological relationship with the Nameri landscape.

Key Facts

  • State: Assam

  • District: Sonitpur

  • Location: Himalayan foothills

  • Area: About 220 sq km

  • Important species include:

    • Tiger

    • Elephant

    • Gaur

    • Wild boar

    • Hog deer

    • Barking deer

    • Hornbills

    • White-winged wood duck

    • Pelicans

  • It forms part of the important wildlife landscape of northern Assam.

UPSC Link

Environment + Protected Areas + Northeast India

Key Pointers

  • Sonai Rupai → Assam

  • District → Sonitpur

  • Habitat → Himalayan foothills

  • Important fauna → Elephant, tiger, gaur, hog deer

  • Connected ecological landscape → Nameri region.