Nahargarh Wildlife Sanctuary: Supreme Court Leaves Boundary Dispute to Rajasthan HC

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The Supreme Court recently declined to examine the merits of a challenge concerning the revised boundaries of the Nahargarh Wildlife Sanctuary in Rajasthan.

About Nahargarh Wildlife Sanctuary

• It is located in the Jaipur district of Rajasthan. 
• It’s a small sanctuary covering an area of approximately 52.40 sq. km. 
• It is situated in the Aravalli range.
• It is named after Nahargarh Fort, a historic fort built in the 18th century by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the founder of Jaipur. 
• It connects ecologically with other forest areas like the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve. 
• Within the sanctuary is the Nahargarh Biological Park, which covers 720 hectares and focuses on conservation, including species like Bengal tigers, Asiatic lions, and sloth bears. 
• The sanctuary features rugged terrain with hills, valleys, and seasonal streams. 
• Flora: 
  • The sanctuary contains Tropical Dry Deciduous Forests and Tropical Thorn Forests. 
  • Major trees include dhok, babool, khejri, and ber.
• Fauna: 
  • Common species include the Royal Bengal Tiger, Indian Leopard, Chinkara (state animal), Indian Wolf, Sloth Bear, Caracal, etc.
  • It’s a haven for birdwatchers, with a variety of species, including the Great Indian Bustard (state bird), Blackbuck, Sarus Crane, peacocks, owls, and eagles.
  • It is also home to reptiles like Indian rock pythons, monitor lizards, and amphibians like frogs and toads.

News: ILL

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