Barda Wildlife Sanctuary

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About Barda Wildlife Sanctuary:

It is located in the state of Gujarat.
Rivers: There are two waterways, the Bileshvary River and the Joghri River, and two dams, Khambala and Fodara.
Ethnic races such as Maldharis, Bharvads, Rabaris, and Gadhvis live in this region.
To develop Barda as the second home for the Asiatic lion, the state government implemented the ‘Gir-Barda Project’ in 1979.
Flora: It is characteristically abundant in floral diversity, which consists of a good number of medicinal plants.
The sanctuary boasts about 650 plant species, which comprise Rayan, Babul, Ber, Jamun, Amli, Gorad, Bamboo, Dhav, Dhudhlo, etc
Fauna: Leopard, Hyena, Wild boar, wolf, Jackal, blue bull, rare and endangered spotted eagle, crested hawk eagle, etc.

Key facts about Asiatic lions

It is endemic to Gir landscape of Gujarat, the Asiatic Lion (Scientific name – Panthera leo persica) is one of five pantherine cats native to India.
Conservation status
- IUCN Red List: Endangered
- The Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972: Schedule I
- CITES : Appendix I

Q1: What is the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)?

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is a global organization that works to protect nature and ensure the sustainable use of natural resources. Founded in 1948, the IUCN is considered a global authority on the state of the natural world and the measures needed to protect it.

Source: As lions make Barda sanctuary their second home, Gujarat forest dept starts translocating deer from Gir to Porbandar