Gir National Park & Sanctuary
In gujarat is the last refuge of the Asiatic lion - the gir national park.Gir
National Park & Sanctuary is located in the southwest of the
Saurashtra peninsular state of Gujarat, lies the 1411
square Km.
This sanctuary was created to protect the last wild population of Lion
outside the African regions. Since 1913 when the Lion population over
here fell drastically to just 20 animals, the numbers have increased to
around 300.
The Gir National Park & Sanctuary is a mixed deciduous forest with teak, flame of the forest, some Acacia and Banyan trees. A distinct belt of vegetation is found along the main rivers and streams. Species like the Jambu, Karanj, Umro, Vad, Kalam, Charal, Sirus and Amli are found here. These trees are mostly broad leaved and evergreen, giving the area a cool shade and the moisture content.
Other animal residents of the Gir National Park & Sanctuary are Sambar Deer, Chital Spotted Deer, Nilgai Antelope, Chowsingha Four-Horned Antelope, Chinkara Gazelle, Wild Boar, Langur Monkey, Jackal, and Hyena and numerous birds like Paradise Flycatcher, Bonneli's Eagle, Crested Serpent Eagle, Woodpeckers Flamingo etc.
Attractions found in Gir National Park & Sanctuary
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The Gir National Park & Sanctuary is a mixed deciduous forest with teak, flame of the forest, some Acacia and Banyan trees. A distinct belt of vegetation is found along the main rivers and streams. Species like the Jambu, Karanj, Umro, Vad, Kalam, Charal, Sirus and Amli are found here. These trees are mostly broad leaved and evergreen, giving the area a cool shade and the moisture content.
Other animal residents of the Gir National Park & Sanctuary are Sambar Deer, Chital Spotted Deer, Nilgai Antelope, Chowsingha Four-Horned Antelope, Chinkara Gazelle, Wild Boar, Langur Monkey, Jackal, and Hyena and numerous birds like Paradise Flycatcher, Bonneli's Eagle, Crested Serpent Eagle, Woodpeckers Flamingo etc.
Attractions found in Gir National Park & Sanctuary
- Jeep Safari
The best way to observe the big cats is, of course, in their natural surroundings, at dawn and dusk, when they are on the prowl. Wildlife viewing in the Gir's is best done, by driving via jeep around the forest.
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