Rhinoceros unicornis in pobitora wildlife sanctuary, assam, india under. Wildlife sanctuaries in india state wise list for exams. Apart from the wildlife sanctuary itself, there are several excursions that you can take from pobitora. A survey carried out sunday at the pobitora wildlife sanctuary showed 102 onehorned rhinos now living in the park, up from 93 during the last count, in 2012, said pradipta baruah, a forestry. Pobitora wildlife sanctuary is a small reserve of 38 square kilometers, with a large habitation of the famous great indian one horned rhino. Ecology and conservation of great indian onehorned rhino rhinoceros unicornis in pobitora wildlife sanctyary, assam, india. Just 60 km away from guwahati is pobitora wildlife sanctuary is popular for deers and rhinos. Flood water started receding in pobitora wildlife sanctuary in assams morigaon. Explore pobitora wildlife sanctuary profile at times of india for photos, videos and latest news of. Hingolgadh wildlife sanctuary wildlife in india foundation. About 72% of pobitora sanctuary consists of wet savannah of arundo donax and saccharum. Heavy downpour triggered the flood situation in the state. Pobitora wildlife sanctuary pabitora wildlife sanctuary. Maibong tent, pobitora pobitora wilderness camp is a local initiative from a reputed wildlife tour operator and resort owner to present a different yet sustainable tourism project which will have the least effect on the environment yet give the guests a very different perspective of wilderness.
Best wildlife sanctuaries in india for all you nature lovers. Pobitora wildlife sanctuary burning issues free pdf. It has a dense population of thre great indian onehorned rhinoceros. Pobitora wildlife sanctuary in assam offers one of the best. The other animals found here are asiatic buffalo, leopard, wild bear, civet cat etc. Floods in parts of assam have taken several lives and various people are left stranded.
Surrounded by rainfed arid land from all sides, hingilgadh wildlife sanctuary of hingolgadh is a preferred habitat for chinkara, blue bull and a very large number of. Clean and well maintained cottages and rooms are a core competency of. This week in wildlife the best pictures of animals. About us zizina resorts, pobitora wildlife sanctuary. As we all know static awareness is one of the most important sections asked in competitive exams like ibps, sbi, ssc, railway, state pcs and other competitive exams.
This checklist has 86 species listed here out of which 67 are residents of this place and 10 species among them are peculiarly winter residents. In view of covid19 spread, free reschedule is allowed upto 3days before travel date for all new bookings. This is a checklist of bird species found in pobitora wildlife sanctuary. List of important dams and rivers in india free pdf. This is the most important topic which you should prepare to score good marks. It has a dense population of the great indian onehorned rhinoceros. Kaziranga national park, being the largest protected site and home for indian. Once in a while they provide us intelligence on poacher movements. The economy of assam is largely agriculture based with 69% of the population engaged in it. On reaching, you will be embarking on an adventurous jeep safari in which you will be able to spot various wild animals including the famous onehorned rhinos. The detailed lists and key attractions of national parks and wildlife sanctuaries of assam. This wildlife sanctuary shelters the highest density of indian rhinos in the world. Solo travelers can try their luck joining a group to reduce the jeep safari price. Assam 16th largest, 15th most populous and 26th most literate state of the 29 states of the democratic republic of india.
Photos of pobitora wildlife sanctuary images and pics. Wildife scenario in dering wildlife sanctuary, arunachal pradesh. Pobitora today you will be going for a day trip to pobitora wildlife sanctuary, located in the morigaon district of assam, famous for its high density of rhino population. It is a 1hour drive through a road passing by river brahmaputa, and a small portion of the village of mayong. Pobitora wildlife sanctuary, guwahati timings, safari. Daying ering wildlife foundation, ecodevelopment society, pasighat. Pobitora wildlife sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary on the southern bank of the brahmaputra in morigaon district in assam, india. Located in the morigaon district of the state of assam, the sanctuary is just an hour and a halfs drive away from guwahati.
It has the highest concentration of onehorned rhinos in the world and is often called mini kaziranga due to similar landscape and vegetation. Pobitora wildlife sanctuary, situated in the flood plains of river brahmaputra in the district of morigaon. Myriads of aquatic as well as woodland birds flock pobitora and 214 species have been observed. Pobitora or pabitora wildlife sanctuary which is situated in the famous magical village of mayong in the marigaon district of assam in india. Mayong is also known as the land of ancient magic and medicine. Situated in the floodplains of the mighty brahmaputra, pobitora wildlife sanctuary is home to the densest population of the greater onehorned rhinoceros, in the world. Indian wildlife sanctuary sees jump in onehorned rhinos. Out of which 24 species of tree, 42 species of grass, 15 species of sharbs, 74 species of herbs and 3 species of fern were found to be consumed during the study by the indian rhino in pobitora wildlife sanctuary table5. Assam tourism development corporation limited request.
The national park is located about 48 km by from guwahati. Pobitora wildlife sanctuary, east of guwahati last november. National parks and wildlife sanctuaries in assam assam gk. Pobitora wildlife sanctuary gauhati wildlife sanctuary. According to the 2018 government of assam rhino census report, there are 102 rhinos present within 17 square kilometers of the park. The wildlife sanctuary is home to endangered onehorned rhinoceros and the other mammals such as leopard, leopard cat, fishing cat, jungle cat, feral buffalo, wild pigs, chinese pangolins, etc. The pobitora wildlife sanctuary beside the mighty brahmaputra river is the haven of one of the most endangered species in earth, the great indian one horned rhinoceros. Pobitora wildlife sanctuary timings, opening time, entry. Media in category pobitora wildlife sanctuary the following 37 files are in this category, out of 37 total. Pobitora wildlife sanctuary guwahati 2020 all you need. Remnants from the neolithic age are scattered all over the place. The maibong ecoresort at the pobitora wildlife sanctuary the perfect example of jungle cottages in the heart of a wildlife sanctuary in india is a concept well understood by the founders and promoters of the maibong ecoresort at the pobitora wildlife sanctuary. The armed gang of four illegal hunters fired at the guards continuously and got away in the cover of darkness.
This week in wildlife the best pictures of animals around the world take a look at some of the best images of wildlife from the past week a wildcat is behind a fence inside its enclosure at. Pdf determining the population and demography of great indian. Pobitora wildlife sanctuary guwahati, india location. Hotels near pobitora wildlife sanctuary, guwahati on tripadvisor. With so much to lure your senses and offer you recreation at its best, get drenched in the spirit of adventure that you get to explore at pobitora wildlife sanctuary, guwahati. According to the estimation made in 2006 there are more than 80 rhinos in the forest, which is considerably a pretty high density. The pobitora wildlife sanctuary is a world densely populated greater onehorned rhinoceros habitat in the world. Pobitora wildlife sanctuary guwahati pobitora wildlife. The preexisting and current status of indian rhinoceros in assam.
Pobitora, a small wildlife sanctuary in northeast india, on the. Pdf on jan 1, 2011, prasanta kumar saikia saikia and others published determining the. Assam is at 14th position in life expectancy and 8th in femaletomale sex ratio. This special force led to pobitora wildlife sanctuary, to other protected sites so that. This sanctuary is around 2 hours drive from guwahati. Pobitora wildlife sanctuary guwahati jeep safari price. The manuscripts on sanchi bank are still preserved.
Resorts and cottages at pobitora pobitora wildlife sanctuary. Pobitora wildlife sanctuary is spread over an area of 38 sq. The pobitora wildlife sanctuary is about 48 km by road from guwahati. Assams pobitora wildlife sanctuary reopens after monsoon 02 nov, 20, 12. Pobitora wildlife sanctuary is the dwelling place of the most precious animals of the asiatic nature nestling in the state of assam.
Wild buffalo male crossing the fields adjacent to pobitora wildlife sanctuary yellowfooted green pigeon feeding on ficus fruit in pobitora wildlife sanctuary connect with us. Kaziranga national park in assam hosts the largest rhino being the 4th. Enjoy the attractions of this popular tourist spot. There are 6 species of winter visitors and leptoptilos dubius greater adjutant is a endangered species of local resident. A gang of poachers killed a rare onehorned rhino at a wildlife park in northeast india, taking to 15 the. Latest and breaking news on pobitora wildlife sanctuary. National park, pobitora wildlife sanctuary and orang national park. About pobitora wildlife sanctuary morigaon district.
The pobitora wildlife sanctuary is especially known for housing a large population of the onehorned rhinos. Home to the endangered great indian onehorned rhinoceros, pobitora wildlife sanctuary is located in the morigaon district of assam. Assam is the 21st most media exposed states in india. Boasting of the highest density of indian rhinos, the sanctuary is 50 km east of guwahati. Pobitora wls is a wildlife sanctuary on the southern bank of the brahmaputra in morigaon district in assam, india. Rhinorhinoceros unicornis in pobitora wildlife sanctuary, assam india. Pobitora national park is situated in the morigaon district of the state of assam. Kaimur wildlife sanctuary bhimbandh wildlife sanctuary. The wildlife of india is diverse and its national parks and biosphere reserves are home to many endangered wildlife species like royal bengal tigers and red panda, the vulnerable onehorned rhinoceros and snow leopards, and critically endangered great indian bustard, among many other species of flora and fauna. Pobitora wildlife sanctuary has a denser population of the great indian one horned rhinos and is also home to more than 2000 migratory birds. Pobitora wildlife sanctuary, the highest density of rhinos. Pobitora wildlife sanctuary is often visited as a stopover en route to kaziranga national park. An ancient place where human habitation existed from prehistoric days.