Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary

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The Centre recently declared the biodiversity-rich area, ranging from zero to one kilometre around Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary, located in one of the most fragile ecosystems of the Aravali Range in Rajasthan, as an eco-sensitive zone (ESZ).

About Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary

• It is situated in the Rajsamand district of Rajasthan.
• It spreads in an area of 610.5 sq.km. stretching across the Aravalli ranges.
  • It covers four hill and mountain ranges of the Aravallis – the Kumbhalgarh Range, the Sadri Range, the Desuri Range, and the Bokhada Range.
• Once the hunting grounds of royals, this area was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1971.
• It encompasses the historic Kumbhalgarh Fort and is also named after the fort.
• The sanctuary’s landscape is varied. The eastern part has hills ranging from 500 to 1300 meters high, while the western part borders the Marwar plains. 
• Drainage: 
  • The eastern section is the starting point for the Banas River, which flows into the Bay of Bengal. 
  • Meanwhile, rainwater from the western slopes forms small rivers like Sukdi, Sumer, Mithdi, and Kot, all of which are tributaries of the Luni River that eventually flow into the Arabian Sea.
• Flora: The flora of the sanctuary is mainly herbs. The species of Churel, Dhok, Khair, and Salar grow abundantly. among others.
• Fauna: The sanctuary provides a natural abode to many creatures like Wolf, Leopards, Sloth bear, Hyena, jackal, Jungle cat, Sambhar, Nilgai, Chausingha (the four horned antelope), Chinkara and Hare.

Source: TOI

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