- The National Chambal Sanctuary spanning across parts of three states: Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan.
- In 1979, the National Chambal Sanctuary was established with the primary objective of protecting the endangered gharial species.
- The sanctuary was initially named the “National Chambal Gharial Wildlife Sanctuary.”
- Area: The National Chambal Sanctuary covers an approximate area of 5,400 square kilometers (2,100 square miles).
- River: The National Chambal Sanctuary is centered around the Chambal River. The Chambal River is a major tributary of the Yamuna River, which itself is a tributary of the Ganges River. The Chmabal river is especially renowned for being a crucial habitat for several endangered species, including the gharial (Gavialis gangeticus), Ganges river dolphin (Platanista gangetica), and red-crowned roof turtle (Batagur kachuga).
- Flora: Here are some of the notable flora found in the National Chambal Sanctuary:
- Dry Deciduous Forests (teak, sal, Indian laburnum, and mahua),
- Riverine Forests (Indian rosewood, Indian banyan, babul, and khejri),
- Grasslands and Wetlands (elephant grass, phragmites, and water hyacinth).
- Fauna: Golden Jackal, Bengal Fox, Common Palm Civet, Jungle Cat, Sambar, Blackbuck, Indian Gazelle, Indian Skimmer, Sarus Crane, Gharial, Mugger Crocodile, Red-crowned Roofed Turtle, Indian Roofed Turtle, Indian Flapshell Turtle etc.