Location

It is situated on the Southern part of the Brahmaputra River, Nagaon District, Assam

Conservation Status

It is a Buffer zone of the Kaziranga Tiger Reserve (since 2007)

Ecosystem

It is a Part of the larger Laokhowa-Burachapori ecosystem

Surrounding Environment

It is Human-dominated areas on all sides except the north

Flora

Grasslands

Tropical moist deciduous forests

Semi evergreen forests

Fauna

Great Indian one-horned Rhinoceros, Indian Royal Bengal Tiger, Elephant, Wild Boar, Civet Cat, Leopard Cat, Hog Deer, Asian Water Buffalo, Around 200 species of birds (including Bengal Florican), Leopard & Asiatic Buffalo

Conservation Efforts

There are Ongoing efforts to protect and restore habitats

Community involvement & government initiatives (e.g., eviction drives)

Practice Question

Q. With reference to Laokhowa Burhachapori Wildlife Sanctuary, consider the following statements:

1. The sanctuary is situated in the Nagaon district of Assam, on the southern side of the Brahmaputra River.
2. It is a buffer zone of the Kaziranga Tiger Reserve & It has over 20 wetlands that were restored after eviction drives.
3. Laokhowa Burhachapori is home to more than 300 species of birds, including the Bengal Florican.

Which of the statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only!
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: (a)
Explanation:

●  Statement 1 is correct: The sanctuary is situated in the Nagaon district, on the southern side of the Brahmaputra River.

● Statement 2 is correct: Laokhowa Burhachapori is a buffer zone of Kaziranga, &  it has restored wetlands after eviction drives.

● Statement 3 is incorrect: While the sanctuary is home to many species, it has around 200 bird species, not more than 300.