Girnar Wildlife Sanctuary

About Girnar Wildlife Sanctuary:

• It is located in the Junagadh district of Gujarat.
• It spans the rugged terrain of the Girnar hills, which are a part of the Saurashtra region. 
• It was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 2008.
• Situated around the Girnar hills, this sanctuary is home to several endangered species, including the Asiatic lion.
• Flora:
  • Predominantly dry deciduous forests with species like teak, dhak, acacia, and other drought-resistant plants.
  • The sanctuary supports a mix of dense forest, open scrub, and grasslands.
• Fauna:
  • It is filled with abundant wildlife, including Asiatic lions, spotted deer, Sambar, Chousinghas, Chinkaras, leopards, Indian golden jackals, and around 300 species of birds, which include both resident and migratory.
  • It serves as an extension of the Gir National Park's lion population.

Q1: What are Deciduous Forests?

A deciduous forest is a biome dominated by deciduous trees which lose their leaves seasonally. The Earth has temperate deciduous forests, and tropical and subtropical deciduous forests, also known as dry forests.

News: From 94% in 2000 to 83% in 2020: CEPT varsity study highlights decline in vegetation in Gujarat’s Girnar Wildlife Sanctuary over 2 decades