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A wildlife sanctuary in India is defined as a protected area of importance for flora, fauna, or features of geological or other interest, which is reserved and managed for conservation and to provide opportunities for study or research. The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 provides for the establishment of protected areas in India. [1]
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The state of Karnataka alone is home to 22% of the elephants, 18% of the tigers and 14% of the leopards in India. The Northeast Indian states of Assam , Arunachal Pradesh , Mizoram , Meghalaya and Tripura together with West Bengal account for 30% of the elephants and 5% of the tiger population.
Between 1936 and 2022, 567 wildlife sanctuaries were established in the country that cover 122,564.86 km 2 (47,322.56 sq mi), roughly 3.73% of the geographical area of the country. [4] Among these, the 53 tiger reserves [ 1 ] are governed by Project Tiger , and are of special significance for the conservation of the Bengal tiger .
Is close to the Chin Hills. It lies north of Lengteng Wildlife Sanctuary in the same district: Phawngpui Blue Mountain National Park: It bears the name of the mountain Phawngpui, often called the Blue Mountain of Mizoram, which is the highest mountain peak in the state, reaching 2,157 m: Chhimtuipui River flowing towards Burma
Tiger reserves consist of a core area which includes part(s) of protected areas such as a national park or a wildlife sanctuary and a buffer zone which is a mix of forested and non-forested land. Project tiger is aimed at performing the necessary activities to ensure viability of tiger population in the core area and to promote a balance ...
Download as PDF; Printable version; ... Bihar is a state in East India. ... Wildlife Sanctuary: 8.74: 1978 Valmiki Wildlife Sanctuary:
Garampani Wildlife Sanctuary: Karbi Anglong: 6.05 3 Bura Chapori Wildlife Sanctuary: Sonitpur: 44.06 4 Bornadi Wildlife Sanctuary: Udalguri and Baksa: 26.22 1980 5 Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary: Sonitpur: 220 1998 6 Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary: Marigaon: 38.80 1987 7 Panidihing Bird Sanctuary: Sibsagar: 33.93 8 Bherjan-Borajan-Padumoni ...