Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary

Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
Location of Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam, India
Location	Assam, India
Nearest city	Nagaon
Coordinates	26°30′24″N 92°42′38″E / 26.50667°N 92.71056°E / 26.50667; 92.71056Coordinates: 26°30′24″N 92°42′38″E / 26.50667°N 92.71056°E / 26.50667; 92.71056
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] 40 km downstream of the Kaziranga National Park and 30 km northwest on the other side of the river the Orang National Park is situated.

It is a part of Laokhowa-Burachapori eco-system. The sanctuary is an ideal habitat for Indian Rhinoceros and Wild Buffalos. Other animals are Tiger, Leopard, Wild Boar, Civet Cat, Leopard Cat, Hog Deer etc.

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