Bura Chapori Wildlife Sanctuary
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IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
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| Location | Assam, India |
| Nearest city | Tezpur |
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| Area | 44.06 sq. km[1] |
| Established | 1974[1] |
| Governing body | Department of Environment & Forests, Assam |
Bura Chapori Wildlife Sanctuary (Assamese: বুঢ়া চাপৰি অভয়াৰণ্য) is a protected area located in the state of Assam in India. This wildlife sanctuary covers 44.06 km2, on the south bank of the Brahmaputra River in Sonitpur district. The area was declared a Reserved forest in 1974, it became a sanctuary in 1995.[2] It is located 40 km from Tezpur town and 181 km away from Guwahati.
Biodiversity
It is considered to be an ideal habitat for the Bengal florican. It is a paradise for many migratory birds. Reptiles and fish are also found here. Other attractions are:
- Mammals
Indian rhinoceros, tiger, leopard, wild buffalo, hog deer, wild pigs and occasionally a herd of elephants.
- Birds
Bengal florican, black-necked stork, mallard, openbill stork, teal, whistling duck and many others.[3]
References
External links
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- Bura Chapori Wildlife Sanctuary at assaminfo.com.
- Bura Chapori Wildlife Sanctuary at Tour Travel World.com
- Burachapori Wildlife Sanctuary at assamforest.in.
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