THE WILDLIFE OF ASSAM

The wildlife of Assam - A scanty map on Assam wildlife

 Wildlife of Assam consists of 16 Wildlife Sanctuaries, 2

Bird Sanctuaries and Five National Parks along with
hundreds of reserve forests. These are listed as
protected areas of Assam. But besides these areas a
variety of wild flora and fauna can be seen throughout
this land. Nearly 950 bird species (that forms more than
50% of bird species found in Indian-sub-continent)
which includes 17 endemic species are found in Assam.
Assam is home for nearly 190 mammal species, more
than 700 species of butterflies, 387 species of Moth,
nearly 70 species of Amphibians, 116 species of reptiles
and more than 180 species of Fish. These figures show
the richness of the Bio-diversity of Assam
Some pictures of the beautiful wildlife of
assam
 The rich diversity in the wildlife of Assam attracts about more than 900 bird-species
including.

 With the large number of wetlands around

the state it becomes a paradise for bird-
watchers during the Winters. Deepor
Bil(Guwahatui, Maguri Bil (Tinsukia) and
Borsola Bil (Jorhat) are three major
wetlands where I personally love to see
winter migratory species. They enhances the
charm of entire wildlife of Assam
 When we talk about wildlife of Assam the foremost thing that comes into account is the Greater One
Horned Rhinos.

 Assam is easily the best place to see this species.

Wildlife of Assam is home to the greater one horned
rhino of India. The continuous conservation approach
of various National/International and Local
organisations have resulted in ever increasing
population of this species in various protected areas
of Assam. The greater one-horned rhino is identified
by a single black horn about 8-25 inches long and a
grey-brown hide with skin folds, which gives it an
armor-plated appearance. The species is solitary,
except when adult males or rhinos nearing adulthood
gather at wallows or to graze
SOME PICTURE OF THE GREAT ONE
HORN RHINOSOROUS
Gallery - Wildlife of Assam
 MANAS NATIONAL PARK
 The way he stares into your eyes, keeping his
huge body steady like a rock, he can make your
heart freeze if you are not familiar with this
species. The gaur, (Bos gaurus), also called the
Indian bison, is the largest living bovine.
Though Assam is believed to have a wide range
distribution of this species in many protected
areas, I have witnessed this beautiful species
only once in Manas National Park since 2014 an
significant approach to conserve the wildlife of
Assam.
Probably 5th or 6th generation since they escaped from World War
II. camps Ah! an exquisite beauty of wildlife of Assam to witness.
NEAR THE RIVER BRAHMAPUTRA
 During Summers and particularly during the
monsoons only, you can reach to that particular area
where these horses live. They are feral Horses of
Dibrusaikhowa National Park of Assam. One has to do
a boat safari of 6 to 8 hours depending upon its present
location. If someone says you that you can see them
during the winters also, do not believe them, because
during winters the connecting rivers become drier and
it becomes almost impossible to do a boat ride to reach
the “original” feral horses of Dibrusaikhowa. A treat to
your eyes to see them roaming around the lush green
( and very humid) sand bars of river Brahmaputra.
 LESTS WATCH SOME UNIQUE
SPECIES OF ASSAM
 Assam has a rich cultural heritage and one of
the top biodiversity hotspot in India along with
one of the top 5 places of Terai-Duar
savanna and grasslands. The rare and
endangered endemic wildlife and wild animals
of Assam includes Great One-Horned
Rhinoceroses, Hoolock Gibbon,Wild Water
Buffalo,Hog Deer,Golden Langur and Ganges
Dolphin.
 Big Cats -4 Species

Big Cats are the largest felid species and all great cats are
carnivores and efficient apex predators. Kaziranga and
Manas are few wild breeding areas in Assam and home
to maximum number of big cats in India, such as Indian
Tigers,Indian Leopard,Clouded Leopard and the Black
Panther.
 Deer Species – 5 Species

Grassland of Kaziranga National Park of Assam is home to large breeding

populations of swamp deer,sambar, Indian muntjac, wild boar and hog
deer. Out of 13 species of deer, 5 species of deer found in Assam and also
has significant populations of large herbivores of Barasingha.
 Pythons – 2 Species

The national parks of Assam host two of the largest snakes in the

world, the reticulated python and rock python. Indian rock python
occurs in a wide range of habitats, including grasslands, swamps and
marshes, They are excellent swimmers and are quite at home in water.
 Vultures -3 Species

Kaziranga was once home to seven species of vultures but now a

days only the Indian vulture, slender-billed vulture, and Indian
white-rumped vulture have survived. The white-rumped vulture and
slender-billed vulture are two species of Old World vulture falls in
the critically endangered species.
 Primates Species -9 Species

Protected areas of 

Assam is home to 9 out of the 14 primate species found in
India,few among them are the Assamese macaque, capped and
golden langur and the only ape found in India, the hoolock
gibbon. Golden langur is found in a small region of western
Assam and one of the most endangered primate species of
India.
 Wild Cats -4 Species

Dibru-Saikhowa National Park alone is home to largest

species of wild cats in India, the felids include the jungle
cat, golden cat, fishing cat, and leopard cat. Seven cat
species all live in a single Indian rain forest Dibru-
Saikhowa National Park
 Turtle-Tortoise -7 Species

Orang National Park located on the north bank of the

Brahmaputra River is home to seven species of turtle and tortoise.
Kaziranga National Park includes fifteen species of turtle, the
endemic Assam roofed turtle and one species of tortoise, the brown
tortoise
 AviFauna -450 Species

The Biodiversity of Assam hosts more than 450 species of birds,

Few of the major birds in Assam are Blue-throated
Barbet,White-winged Wood Duck,Ring-tailed Fishing
Eagle,Great Pied Hornbill, Himalayan Flameback Woodpecker
and endangered Bengal florican. Other families of birds
inhabiting Kaziranga include the weaver birds,wreathed
hornbill, Old World babblers, Migratory Birds,Riverine Birds
and Birds of Prey
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