Nahargarh Wildlife Sanctuary

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The Rajasthan High Court recently set aside a National Board for Wildlife panel decision that denied wildlife clearance to Taj Amber, a five-star property located about 97 metres from the Nahargarh Wildlife Sanctuary boundary.

About Nahargarh Wildlife Sanctuary

• It is located just 20 kilometres from Jaipur, Rajasthan.
• It’s a small sanctuary of 52 sq.km.  and is situated in the Aravalli range.
• 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 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.  
• Flora: The sanctuary features a rugged terrain with hills, valleys, seasonal streams, and dry deciduous forests typical of the semi-arid region, including trees such as dhok, babool, khejri, and ber.
• 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.
  • It is also home to reptiles like Indian rock pythons, monitor lizards, and amphibians like frogs and toads.

Source: TOI

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