Guwahati: On Sunday, the Wildlife Range of Pobitora under the Guwahati Wildlife Division, Assam, marked World Wetland Day with the theme “Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future.”
The event, organised in collaboration with the Aranyak NGO, involved students from Hadukpar LP School of Mayong at the Tamuliduva Wetland.
The awareness programme focused on the importance of wetlands and their conservation, aiming to educate students and foster greater environmental consciousness.
As part of the event, it was highlighted that the recent Asian Water Bird Census recorded a remarkable 10,933 water birds across 56 species in Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary’s wetlands, up from 7,225 birds in 2024.
The Tamuliduva Wetland, the largest wetland in the sanctuary, plays a crucial role in supporting the sanctuary’s biodiversity.
Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, established in 1987, spans 38.85 km², incorporating the Rajamayong and Pobitora Reserve Forests.
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It provides diverse habitats, including hilly forests, grasslands, and wetlands, and is home to 107 Great Indian One-Horned Rhinoceroses (as per the 2022 census), along with 22 species of mammals, 375 bird species, 27 reptile species, 9 amphibian species, and 39 fish species.
The 2025 Asian Water Bird Census, conducted on January 18, recorded 10,933 water birds, with 80% of the birds being migratory and 20% residents, further emphasising the sanctuary’s critical role in supporting both local and migratory bird populations.
