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Wildlife In Assam
Sonai
This wildlife sanctuary, is situated in the Sonitpur District
Extending along the Himalayan foothills it offers magnificent
view of both scenic beauty and wildlife, having 175 Sq. Kms.
in area . It is the home of Elephant, Indian Bison, Deer and
a variety of hill birds. For visiting this sanctuary, tourist/visitor
may contact the Divisional Forest Officer, Western Assam wildlife
Division, Tezpur. District Sonitpur (Assam) or the Deputy
Director, Tourism, Govt. of Assam, Tezpur, Sonitpur dist.
Assam.
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Kaziranga
The most famous place to see the one-horned Indian rhinoceros,
hunted almost to extinction for its prize as big game and
for the Chinese apothecary trade. The park is dominated by
tall (up to six metres) grass lands and swampy areas (jheels).
Travelling is best done by elephants, which can be arranged
by the park. The first sighting of a rhinoceros is always
impressive and awesome, as they can reach a height of over
two metres and weigh more than two tonnes. Despite the prehistoric
appearance, rhinos are incredible agile and fast. Soptting
them in the tall grass may be difficult. Watch for egrets
and other birds who use the rhino's armoured back as a perch,
and also listen for the 'churring' sound of a large animal
moving through the grass. Best viewing may be by the jheels,
where they bathe
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Manas
Being a tiger reserve Manas is famous for tigers. The other
exclusive specie is the pygmy hog. The park harbors about
20 species of animals. the range varies from Herbivores to
omnivores. The animals include panther, clouded leopard, marbal
cat and other variety of cats. Elephant, Rhino, swamp deer,
sambar, barking & hog deer, dhole, binturong, otter, bison,
buffalo, golden langur, spotted deers are some of the animals
who roam the jungles. There are numerous species of feathered
beings nest in the park. The reserve also receives many visitors
from all over the world who come during the winters and fly
back on the onset of summers. Along the river one can spot
many water birds like mergansers, brahminy ducks and a range
of egrets.
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This sanctuary is spread over an area of
60 sq. km. and is situated in the Nagaon District. It harbours
wildlife species like the Great Indian one-horned rhinoceros,
Wild Buffalo, Swamp Deer, Duck, Cormorant, etc. It is only
15 Kms. from Nagaon Town.
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