Nahargarh Wildlife Sanctuary

About Nahargarh Wildlife Sanctuary

• It is situated in the Aravalli hills, just 20 kilometres from Jaipur, Rajasthan.
• The sanctuary is named after Nahargarh Fort, a historic fort built in the 18th century by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the founder of Jaipur. 
• It encompasses an area of 720 hectares.
• Nahargarh Biological Park, a part of the Nahargarh sanctuary, is famous for the lion safaris.
• Nahargarh Wildlife Sanctuary Flora: The vegetation comprises dry deciduous forests, scrublands, and grasslands.
• Nahargarh Wildlife Sanctuary Fauna: 
  • Common species include leopards, wild boars, deer, lions, tigers, sloth bears, and several small mammals.
  • It’s a haven for bird watchers, with a variety of species, including peacocks, owls, and eagles.
  • In addition to mammals and birds, the sanctuary is home to reptiles like Indian rock pythons, monitor lizards, and amphibians like frogs and toads.

Nahargarh Wildlife Sanctuary FAQs

Q1. Which animals are found in Nahargarh Biological Park?

Ans. The Nahargarh Zoological Park houses animals such as Asiatic lions, Bengal tigers, panthers, hyenas, wolves, deer, crocodiles, sloth bear, Himalayan black bear, wild boar, etc

Q2. Which is the largest wildlife sanctuary in India?

Ans. The Rann of Kutch Wildlife Sanctuary in Gujarat is the largest wildlife sanctuary in India.

Q3. Which is the largest tiger reserve in India?

Ans. The Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve, located in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, is the largest tiger reserve in India.

Source: TOI