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Wildlife Sanctuary
National Park
Bird Sanctuary
Biosphere Reserve
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Wildlife Sanctuary
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About Wildlife Sanctuary

India has over 500 animal sanctuaries, referred to as
Wildlife Sanctuaries (IUCN Category IV Protected Area).
Among these, the 28 Tiger Reserves are governed by
Project Tiger, and are of special significance in the
conservation of the tiger. Some wildlife sanctuaries are
specifically named Bird Sanctuary, eg.
Keoladeo National Park before attained National Park
status. Many National Parks were initially Wildlife
Sanctuaries.
Wildlife sanctuaries of national importance to
conservation, usually due to some flagship faunal
species, are named National Wildlife Sanctuary, like:
National Chambal (Gharial) Wildlife Sanctuary for
conserving the Gharial (1978)

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National Park
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About National Park

Depending on the area and terrain
National Parks provide ample
opportunities to the visitors to have a
close encounters with the wilds. But
what is so exquisite about the Indian
National Parks is the variance that they
are equipped with. Whether it comes to
the flora, avifauna, and aquafauna, or
witnessing various wild forms in their
natural surroundings on an elephant or
inside a jeep, wild ventures in are simply
amazing!
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Bird Sanctuary
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About Bird Sanctuary

Tweeting and chirping are a bird watcher's
favorite sounds, and in Indian Bird Sanctuaries
these sounds reverberate copiously. Owing to
its varied topography, climate and long
coastline, India provides a home to several
species of birds. The nation attracts scores of
migratory birds as well.
Out of the 8650 species of birds' known in the
world, India boasts of being a home to as many
as 1200 species. Popular bird species in Indian
bird sanctuaries include Racquet Tailed Drogas,
Sun Birds, Kingfishers, Drogas, Tree Pies
Jungle Owlets, Minvets, Mynas, Pipits, Larks,
Siberia Crane, and more.
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Biosphere Reserve
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About Biosphere Reserve

The Indian government has established 15 Biosphere Reserves
of India, (categories roughly corresponding to IUCN Category V
Protected areas), which protect larger areas of natural habitat
(than a National Park or Animal Sanctuary), and often include
one or more National Parks and/or preserves, along buffer zones
that are open to some economic uses. Protection is granted not
only to the flora and fauna of the protected region, but also to
the human communities who inhabit these regions, and their
ways of life.
Seven of the fifteen biosphere reserves are a part of the
World Network of Biosphere Reserves, based on the UNESCO
Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme list[2].
Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve
Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve
Sundarbans Biosphere Reserve
Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve
Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve
Nokrek Biosphere Reserve
Simlipal Biosphere Reserve
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