https://www.ijhbs.com/index.php/ijhbs <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>International Journal of Health and Biological Sciences (IJHBS) </strong>is an open-access; freely accessible, online and print quarterly peer-reviewed international journal publishes a wide spectrum of advanced research on all medical specialties including ethical and social issues. IJHBS is a gateway to enlighten the latest research/issues happening all around the world of medical and health sciences.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The journal publishes original research articles in the form of full-length papers or short communications especially those with multidisciplinary nature. The journal welcomes review articles, mini-reviews, case reports, letter to the editor, guest editorial or commentaries.</p> IJHBS Publication en-US International Journal of Health and Biological Sciences 2590-3365 <p>Author(s) hold the copyright and retain publishing rights without restrictions.&nbsp;</p> <p><img src="/public/site/images/ramandeepadmin/88x312.png">&nbsp;This work is licensed under a&nbsp;<a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="license">Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License</a>.</p> https://www.ijhbs.com/index.php/ijhbs/article/view/59 <p>Sohagibarwa Wildlife Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh represents an important Terai landscape in which forests, grasslands, wetlands, rivers and riparian habitats occur together and support diverse wildlife. The present paper provides an integrated assessment of the major ecological resources and habitat characteristics of the sanctuary, with particular attention to the relationship between habitat diversity and biodiversity conservation. The assessment is based on available sanctuary-level ecological and avifaunal information and examines the seven forest ranges, wetland systems, grassland habitats and important wildlife groups. The sanctuary comprises seven ranges—Pakadi, Laxmipur, North Chowk, South Chowk, Madhwalia, Nichlaul and Sheopur—and supports approximately 21 identified wetlands and 21 recorded grassland locations. The grasslands cover approximately 3,942.5 ha, while wetlands include important bird habitats such as Singraina Taal, Pidari Taal and other seasonal water bodies. Singraina Taal is particularly significant for migratory and resident waterbirds, with more than 150 migratory and resident water and woodland bird species reported around the wetland in the available study material. Other important ecological features include Sal forests, riparian vegetation, grasslands, the Choti Gandak riverine system and habitats supporting raptors, Sarus Crane, Lesser Adjutant, Mugger and other wildlife. The findings indicate that conservation planning should consider the sanctuary as a connected habitat mosaic rather than treating individual forests, wetlands and grasslands separately. Habitat monitoring, wetland protection, grassland management, regulation of human disturbance and community participation are important for maintaining ecological integrity.</p> Ashutosh Yadav Netra Pal Copyright (c) 2026 Ashutosh Yadav, Netra Pal http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 2026-08-24 2026-08-24 9 3 1 6