About Sohagi Barwa Wildlife Sanctuary:
- It is situated in Uttar Pradesh.
- Borders: On the northern side, the Sanctuary shares the international boundary with Nepal, and on the eastern border is Bihar’s Valmiki Tiger Reserve.
- The sanctuary is part of the larger Terai Arc Landscape.
- Drainage: It is drained by the great Gandak, the little Gandak, Pyas, and Rohin
- Topography: It features mostly flat terrain, gently sloping from northwest to southeast.
- Flora:
- Nearly 75% of the area consists of Sal forest, and other humid areas are covered with Jaamun, Gutal, Semal, Khair trees, etc.
- The lower region of the sanctuary, which is waterlogged during rains, consists of grasslands and patches of cane forests.
- Fauna:
- It is inhabited by a variety of animals, which mainly includes Leopard, Tiger, Jungle Cat, Small Indian Civet, Langur, Deer, Blue Bull, Wild boar, Porcupine, etc.
- Resident and migratory birds like peafowls, parakeets, woodpeckers, drongos, and several species of eagles and owls thrive here.
- During winter, migratory birds from Central Asia visit the wetlands.
