Ghatigaon Wildlife Sanctuary UPSC

  • Ghatigaon Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Gwalior district of the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.
  • The sanctuary is known for its efforts in conserving the Great Indian Bustard.
  • In 1981, Ghatigaon Wildlife Sanctuary was established to protect the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard.
  • Area: Ghatigaon Wildlife Sanctuary is spread over an area of about 511 square kilometers (197.26 square miles).
  • Flora: Dry Deciduous Trees (teak, sal, tendu and mahua), Grasses and Herbs, Acacia Species, Bamboo etc.
  • Fauna: Leopard, Striped Hyena, Wild Boar, Sambar, Chital, Chinkara, Blackbuck, Grey Wolf, Great Indian Bustard, Indian Vulture, Indian Rock Python, Monitor Lizard etc.
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