Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary

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As Project Cheetah completes four years, Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary is awaiting the arrival of a fourth African cheetah, with a South African female or a younger Botswana female likely to be translocated from Kuno National Park in the coming days.

About Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary

• It is situated in northwestern Madhya Pradesh, with one of its boundaries running along the border of Rajasthan. 
• The sanctuary was notified in 1974 and is spread over an area of 368 sq.km. 
• Rivers: The Chambal River flows through the sanctuary, dividing it into two parts.
• The presence of the Gandhi Sagar Dam further enhances the region, forming a large reservoir.
• The sanctuary houses sites of historical and archaeological significance, such as Chaurasigarh, Chaturbhujnath Temple, Bhadkaji rock paintings, Hinglajgarh Fort, and Taxakeshwar Temple.
• Topography: A major part of the sanctuary consists of vast open landscapes with sparse vegetation and rocky terrain, with small patches of dense forests here and there. 
• Flora: 
  • It lies within the Khathiar-Gir dry deciduous forests ecoregion.
  • The principal tree species found are Khair, Salai, Kardhai, Dhawda, Tendu, Palash and the like. 
• Fauna:
  • Herbivores like Chinkara, Nilgai and Spotted Deer, and carnivores like the Indian Leopard, Striped Hyena and Jackal are found in good numbers in the region. 
  • It was chosen as a favourable site for the reintroduction of cheetahs in India.  
  • It is a designated Important Bird and Biodiversity Area (IBA).

News: NIE

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