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Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the oldest wildlife sanctuaries of India and covers an area of 38.6 km 2 (14.9 sq mi). The elevation ranges from 1,500 to 2,600 m (4,900 to 8,500 ft). The elevation ranges from 1,500 to 2,600 m (4,900 to 8,500 ft).
Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary is a bird sanctuary in the Madurantakam taluk of the Chengalpattu district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Established in 1936, it is the oldest wildlife sanctuary in India. It has been designated as a protected Ramsar site since 2022. More than 40,000 birds have been recorded in the sanctuary during the migratory ...
The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 provides for the establishment of protected areas in India. [1] Wildlife sanctuaries of India are classified as IUCN Category IV protected areas. As of November 2023, 573 wildlife sanctuaries have been established, covering 122,564.86 km 2 (47,322.56 sq mi). [2]
The Bori Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary in Hoshangabad District of Madhya Pradesh state in central India. The sanctuary covers an area of 646 km 2 (249 sq mi). [1] It located in the northern foothills of the Satpura Range. It is bounded by the Satpura National Park to the north and east, and by the Tawa River to the west.
Siju Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in the South Garo Hills district of Meghalaya, India. It is the first and oldest wildlife sanctuary in Meghalaya. [ 1 ] It is also known as Siju Bird Sanctuary as it is a home for many rare and protected birds such as the Grey Hornbill .
The Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve is a wildlife sanctuary in Chandrapur district of Maharashtra state in India.It is Maharashtra's oldest and largest national park.Created in 1955, the reserve includes the Tadoba National Park and the Andhari Wildlife Sanctuary.
In 1972, India enacted the Wildlife Protection Act and Project Tiger in 1973 to safeguard the habitats of conservation reliant species and currently, there are 106 national parks in India. Further legislation strengthening protection for wildlife was introduced in the 1980s.
Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Aravalli Range, one of the oldest mountain ranges in India. It was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1980. [ 1 ] The eco-sensitive zone around the sanctuary was notified on 11 Nov 2020.