About Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary:
- It is located in the eastern region of Guwahati, Assam.
- It is in close proximity to the Mayong village that is renowned as the Black magic capital of India.
- This wildlife sanctuary was established in 1998 with a total area of 48.81 sq.km.
- The sanctuary consists of the Rajamayong Reserve Forest and Pobitora Reserve Forest.
- The region was once part of the vast floodplains of the Brahmaputra River and was known for its rich flora and fauna.
- History:
- Pobitora became a reserved wooded area in the year of 1971 with the approval of the Government of Assam Tourism.
- The Government of India included Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary with the association of a rhino breeding program named “Indian Rhino Vision 2020”.
- The landscape is dominated by alluvial grasslands and dense patches of tall elephant grass.
- Flora:
- 72% of Pabitora consists of the wet savannah of Arundo donax, Erianthus ravennae, Phragmites karka, Imperata cylindrica, and Saccharum spp.
- Water hyacinth (Eichornia crassipes) is a major problem, especially to waterfowl, as it forms thick mats on the water surface.
- Fauna:
- It is known for holding the highest density of Greater One Horned Rhinoceros in the country.
- Besides rhinoceros, the other animals are leopard, wild boar, Barking deer, wild buffalo, etc.
- It is also home to more than 2000 migratory birds and various reptiles.
