Bharatpur
Wildlife SanctuaryBharatpur Bird Sanctuary also
popularly known as "Keoladeo Ghana National Park", is
rated as one of the finest waterfowl reserves in the world. This
sanctuary gets its name from the ancient Hindu temple devoted to
Lord Shiva which has a residing deity called Keoladeo, while Ghana
in local parlance implies 'dense' which refers to the thick forests
covering the area.
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Periyar
Wildlife SanctuaryPeriyar National Park and Tiger
Reserve is located in God's Own Country, Kerala. This wildlife
sanctuary has a picturesque lake at the heart of the sanctuary.
Though its a Tiger Reserve, tourists come here to view the Indian
Elephants in the act of ablution and playfulness by the Periyar
lake. Formed with the building of a dam in 1895, this reservoir
meanders around the contours of the wooded hills, providing a
permanent source of water for the local wildlife.
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Sariska
Wildlife SanctuarySariska Wildlife Sanctuary is the
home to numerous carnivores including Leopard, Wild Dog, Jungle Cat,
Hyena, Jackal, andTiger. These feed on an abundance of prey species
such as Sambar, Chitel, Nilgai, Chausingha, Wild Boar and Langur.
Sariska is also well known for its large population of Rhesus
Monkeys, which are found in large numbers around Talvriksh.
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Gir
National Park & SanctuaryThe Gir National Park &
Sanctuary is a mixed deciduous forest with teak, flame of the
forest, some Acacia and Banyan trees. A distinct belt of vegetation
is found along the main rivers and streams. Species like the Jambu,
Karanj, Umro, Vad, Kalam, Charal, Sirus and Amli are found here.
These trees are mostly broad leaved and evergreen, giving the area a
cool shade and the moisture content.
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B
R Hills Wildlife SanctuaryThis sanctuary is an
important link between the eastern & western ghats. The river
Cauvery flows South East and at Kollegal takes an abrupt turn
towards the North and again returns to its initial course. This
reflects the geographic significance as well as the wonderful blend
of the Biligiri Rangaswamy and Male Mahadeshwar ranges, bridging the
gap between the Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats.
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Thattekad
Bird SanctuaryThattekad Bird Sanctuary is also known
as this Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, on the name of Dr. Salim Ali. This
sanctuary was came into limelight in the year The sanctuary was
notified in 1983. It is located in the Kothamangalam Taluk of
Ernakulam district on the northern bank of the Periyar river.
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Asan
Barage Bird SanctuaryAsan Barage Bird Sanctuary is
situated in the Districts of Dehradun and recently declared as a
Bird Sanctuary. The wetland at Assan Barrage, is situated near the
confluence of two rivers Assan and Yamuna. It's a paradise for the
Bird Watchers
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Chinnar
Wildlife SanctuaryLocated in the rain shadow region
of the western ghats, the sanctary occupies the forested region on
either side of the Marayoor - Udumalped road. This is the second
habitat of the endangered giant grizzled squirrel of india.
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Wayanad
Wildlife SanctuaryEstablished in 1973, the Wayanad
Wildlife Sanctuary is contiguous to the protected area network of
Nagarhole and Bandipore of Karnataka and Mudumalai of Tamilnadu.
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Kumarakom
Bird SanctuaryEstablished in 1973, the Wayanad
Wildlife Sanctuary is contiguous to the protected area network of
Nagarhole and Bandipore of Karnataka and Mudumalai of Tamilnadu.
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