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National Parks & Wildlife Sanctuaries

Chapter Summary

Rajasthan has a rich biodiversity protected under the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972. The state has several National Parks, Tiger Projects, and Wildlife Sanctuaries. Conservation efforts include the protection of specific species like the Great Indian Bustard, Blackbuck, and Tigers.

National Parks and Tiger Projects

  • Ranthambore National Park (Sawai Madhopur): The first Tiger Project in the state. Famous for Tigers, Leopards, and Crocodiles.
  • Keoladeo National Park (Ghana, Bharatpur): A world-famous bird sanctuary. Known for Siberian Cranes (in winter) and over 113 species of foreign migratory birds.
  • Mukundra Hills (Darrah): Located in Kota and Chittorgarh. Declared a National Park to protect its dense forests and wildlife.
  • Desert National Park (Jaisalmer/Barmer): Established in 1981. Famous for Godawan (Great Indian Bustard) and Wood Fossils (Akal Wood Fossil Park).
  • Sariska (Alwar): A Tiger Reserve famous for Tigers, Leopards, and Green Pigeons.

Key Wildlife Sanctuaries

SanctuaryDistrictKey Species/Fact
Tal ChhaparChuruFamous for Blackbucks (Krishna Mrig).
Sita MataPratapgarhKnown for Flying Squirrels (implied in biodiversity).
Mount AbuSirohiOnly sanctuary in the hills; famous for Wild Fowls.
Chambal GhariyalKota/Bundi/Sawai MadhopurProtected area for Gharials (Alligators) and Gangetic Dolphins.
KumbhalgarhUdaipur/Rajsamand/PaliFamous for Wolves (Bhediya).
Sundha MataJalore/SirohiFirst Bear Conservation Reserve in Rajasthan (2010).
Ramgarh VishdhariBundiActs as a corridor for tigers between Ranthambore and other areas.
ShergarhBaranKnown as the "Refuge of Snakes".

Conservation Areas (Akhét Nishidh Kshetra)

There are 33 Hunting Prohibited Areas in Rajasthan covering 26,720 sq km. Jodhpur has the highest number (7), followed by Bikaner (5).

Mrigvans (Deer Parks)

  • Ashok Vihar: Jaipur
  • Machia Safari Park: Jodhpur (First biological park of the state)
  • Sajjangarh: Udaipur
  • Pushkar: Ajmer

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