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Made by:Ankita BhattacharjeeD.C.E.,2nd year

Roll:47535Subject: Life skill

Topic: Wildlife Sanctuary of India

Acknowledgement • I would like to express my special thanks of gratitude to my teacher Sir Satyajit Chakraborty who gave me the golden opportunity to do this 

wonderful project on the topic wildlife sanctuaries of India, which also helped me in doing a lot of 

Research and i came to know about so many new things I am really thankful to them.

Secondly i would also like to thank my brother Sagnik Banerjee who helped me a lot in finalizing 

this project within the limited time frame.

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What are wildlife sanctuaries?A wi ld l i fe refuge, a lso ca l led a wi ld l i fe

sanctuary, i s a natural ly occurr ing sanctuary, such as an i s land, that provides protection

for spec ies f rom hunting, predation or competition, i t i s a protected area, a geographic terr i tory with in which wi ld l i fe i s protected. Such

wi ld l i fe refuges are genera l ly official ly des ignated terr i tor ies . I t i s c reated by

government leg is lation, publ i c ly or pr ivate ly owned. I t preser ves the animals that are

endangered or about to be extinct .

About wildlife sanctuaries of India.

There are at least 500 wildlife sanctuaries in India, which attract travelers and tourists from

all parts of the world. Some of the major wildlife sanctuaries are Gir Wildlife Sanctuary, Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Neyyar Sanctuary,

Kutch Desert Wildlife Sanctuary and so on. India is home to several fabulous wildlife

sanctuaries, which makes this country a nature lover's paradise.

The wildlife sanctuaries in India are home to around two thousand different species of birds, 3500 species of mammals, nearly 30000 different kinds of insects and more than 15000 varieties of plants. The wildlife sanctuaries of India also include the bird sanctuaries, like the one at Bharatpur in Rajasthan. The different species of birds that one can find over here is truly fascinating. The Great Indian bustard, Himalayan monal pheasant, lammergiers, choughs, white-bellied sea eagle, white breasted swiftlet, fruit pigeons and griffon vultures are just some of the bird species that you can get to see here.

More about wildlife sanctuaries of India

Gir Wildlife Sanctuary• In the southwest of the peninsular state of

Gujarat, lies the 116 square-mile Gir sanctuary created to protect the last wild population of Lion outside the African regions. Since 1913 when the Lion population over here fell drastically to just 20 animals, the numbers have increased to around 300. The Asiatic lion is slightly smaller than its African cousin is and its mane is also smaller

PERIYAR WILDLIFE SANCTUARY The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is situated on the banks of the Periyar lake - an artificial lake, at Thekkady.  Below this thick green canopy roam herds of elephants, tigers, gaurs, lion tailed macaques and Nilgiri langurs. The Periyar Widlife sanctuary is spread across 777 sq km, of which 360 sq km is thick evergreen forest, the Periyar Wild Life Sanctuary was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1978. Noted for its geomorphology, diversity of wildlife and scenic beauty, the Reserve attracts visitors all over the world and  is one of the world's most fascinating natural wildlife reserves.  This is the only sanctuary in India where you can have the unique experience of viewing wildlife at close quarters from the safety of  a boat on the lake. The greatest attraction of Periyar, however are the herds of wild elephants that come down to the play in the lake.

125 kms from Bhopal, the sanctuary is situated in the southern slopes of Satpura Range in Hoshangabad District. The park is located among the mixed deciduous and bamboo forests. The dominant tree species of the region are Dhawa, Teak, Haldu, Dhaura, Char, Amaltas, Tendu, Jamun and vast forests of dense Bamboo. The sanctuary has got abundance of wildlife including Tiger, Leopard, Bison, Sambar, Cheetal, Barking Deer,etc.

Bori Wildlife sanctuary

Hastinapur Sanctuary was founded in 1986, in Meerut The Hastinapur Sanctuary sprawling in an area of 2073 sq. km. The population of the wild animals includes various species of animals including antelope, hyena, wild cat, and different types of birds.   It also houses alligators. The marshy land along the Ganga makes this sanctuary a heaven for migratory birds. Over 350 species of birds are found here such as painted stork, black and white necked stork, bee-eater and bulbul . Our National Bird Peacock is found here in abundance. 

Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary

BR Hills Wildlife SanctuaryLocation: Kemmannagundi, KarnatakaTotal Area: 540 sq. kms Main Attractions: Gaur, Chital

 B.R Hills Wildlife Sanctuary Situated at a height of 5,091 feet, B.R Hills Wildlife Sanctuary is a unique blend of resort and wildlife sanctuary, a must for wildlife lovers. Dancing trees, whistling winds and swirling streams form a backdrop to some very rare animal. The B.R Wildlife sanctuary is 3,375 ft above sea level and is spread over an area of 540 sq. kms of undulating hills and valleys covered in deciduous forests and Sholas.   

Chilka Lake Bird SanctuaryChilka Bird Sanctuary in Orissa is a famous bird sanctuary of India. Located in the vicinity of beautiful salt water lake Chilka, the sanctuary provides refuge to a large number of inland as well as migratory birds. The panoramic view of the sanctuary is really breathtaking. Chilka Lake is world's largest brackish water Lake and spreads across 1,100 kilometers. The lake is pear shaped and offers a perfect habitat for different bird species. The Lake is truly a bird's watcher's delight. The birds nesting in this sanctuary are jacana, purple moorhen, white-bellied sea eagles, herons and flamingos. It is also the best breeding ground for flamingos. Aquatic life at the lake comprises of prawns, crabs, Irrawaddy Dolphin, the limbless lizard, crustaceans and more than 225 species of fish . The sanctuary also has wild animals inhabiting silently along with birds. The animals that can be spotted near the shores are blackbuck, spotted deer, golden jackals and hyenas.

Name of some endangered species

1.Sea eagle2. Chital 3.Royal Bengal Tiger4.Leopard5.Gaur, etc.

Images of some endangered species

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