Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary
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IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
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| Location | Assam, India |
| Nearest city | Nagaon |
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| Area | 70.13 sq. km[1] |
| Established | 1972[1] |
| Governing body | Department of Environment & Forests, Assam |
Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary (Assamese: লাওখোৱা অভয়াৰণ্য) is protected area located in the state of Assam in India. This wildlife sanctuary covers 70.13 km2, on the south bank of the Brahmaputra River in Nagaon district,[2] It is situated 40 km downstream of the Kaziranga National Park and 30 km northwest of the Orang National Park on the other side of the river Brahmaputra.
It is a part of the Laokhowa-Burachapori eco-system. The sanctuary is an ideal habitat for Indian rhinoceros and Asiatic water buffaloes. Other animals found here are the royal Bengal tiger, Indian leopard, Indian boar, civet, leopard cat, hog deer, etc.
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