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Faunastic Bio-diversity
Being a wetland, Majuli is a bio-diversity hotspot for flora and fauna, sheltering many rare and endangered species. Hundreds of aquatic as well as terrestrial insects are found to be present in the island, which have not been investigated into till now. There are atleast 10 different types of turtle available in the island of which some are endangered. Reptiles like pythons and common snakes including cobras are also found in this island. The rare varieties of Dwarf Turtles (Dura Kacha) is largely found in the surrounding river water and river banks of the island. Fresh water river Dolphins (Shishu) -Platinista Gangetica usually plays in the river water near the island and a lot of research is needed for gathering more information regarding these unique aquatic animal. Due to its wide expanses of water surrounding, number of marshy lands and beels (large water bodies) inland and also its friendly environment, Majuli is a safe heaven of wide variety of both migratory and non migratory birds. Migratory birds like the Siberian ducks, flamingos and cranes can been seen in large numbers during the winter season. The local flocks of fishing birds in the low and marshy lands offer an eye chanting scene in every water body of Majuli. In fact, Majuli represents a unique spot for oriantologists due to the wide variety of birds available. The Great Adjutant Stork has its nest here, as also the Whistling Teal. This needs not only to be documented but researched for its unique niche in today’s world as a living laboratory for sustainable development. Migratory birds are a conspicuous feature of the island. Migration of different types of exotic birds start here from early part of winter. Total birds species would be more than 150 (One hundred fifty) and 4 (four) of them identified to be globally endangered. Important places for watching birds in wetlands in Nikinikhowa, Missamari, Bhakat Beel, Tengaporia etc.