Blackbuck National Park UPSC

  • Blackbuck National Park is located at Velavadar in the Bhavnagar District of Gujarat, India.
  • It is also known as Velavadar National Park.
  • It is situated in the Bhal region of Saurashtra.
  • Earlier period, It served as a “vidi” (grassland) that belonged to the maharaja of the princely state of Bhavnagar in Gujarat.
  • In 1972, it was officially designated as a wildlife sanctuary to provide enhanced protection for the blackbuck species.
  • In 1976, the area was formally established as Blackbuck National Park.
  • Area: It is spread over an area of approximately 34 square kilometers.
  • River: Parvalia and Alang river passes through the park.
  • Flora: The park’s flora is primarily composed of dry grasses (60%), shrubs (15%) and thorny bushes.
  • Fauna: Blackbucks, Wolves, Hyenas, Wild Boar, Jackals, Lesser Floricans, Macqueen’s Bustards, Houbara Bustard, Indian Cobra. Russell’s Viper, Saw-scaled Viper etc.
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