Bassi Wildlife Sanctuary
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Bassi Wildlife Sanctuary | |
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IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
Location in India | |
Location | Chittorgarh district, Rajasthan, India |
Nearest city | Bassi |
Coordinates | 25°1′30″N 74°51′29.99″E / 25.02500°N 74.8583306°E |
Area | 288 km2 (111 sq mi) |
Established | 1988 |
Bassi Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary near Bassi in Chittorgarh district of Rajasthan, India, 5 kilometres from the Bassi Fort Palace. It covers 15,290 hectares and was established in 1988. The sanctuary is located on the western border of the Vindhyachal Ranges and includes the Orai and Bassi dam as part of the sanctuary. Antelope, wild boar, panther, mongoose and migratory birds inhabit the sanctuary.
Animals found at the Bassi Wildlife Sanctuary:
- Jackal
- Crocodile
- Crane
- Wild cat
- Civet
- Chinkara
- Panther
- Spotted deer (chital)
- Peacock
- Porcupine
- Hyena
- Langur
- Fox
- Blue bull
- Wild boar
- Eagle
- Hare
- Ghoda wild horse
Bassi Wildlife Sanctuary is also attractive to many migratory birds.[1]
The forest is mostly dry and deciduous, the trees that are most represented are dhok, churel and butea. There are also medicinal herbs and flowers.[2]
See also
References
- ^ "Bassi Wildlife Sanctuary, Chittorgarh". www.nativeplanet.com. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
- ^ "Bassi Wildlife Sanctuary Chittorgarh | Timings, Entry Fee & How To Reach". www.holidify.com. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
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