Wildlife sanctuaries
India has a rich and diverse wildlife in the world, as 8% of the world’s biodiversity is found here. A stark reality of the country’s accelerated development is turning its back on biological species. It is tremendously infuriating that animal species are on the brink of extinction today. In India we can find 2,546 species of fish, 198 species of amphibians, 423 species of mammals and 408 species of reptiles. Some of the wild animals found in India include the royal bengal tiger, Asiatic elephant, leopard, Asiatic black bear, rhinoceros, hyena, Asiatic lion, wild dog, golden jackal and many more. .
These beautiful species of animals in India must be protected, as their numbers may decrease in the coming years. For this, a space dedicated to nurturing the growth of these magnificent animals has been designed. National parks and wildlife sanctuaries serve the above purpose. The protection, recreation and conservation of animals is a requirement provided by national parks. And to safeguard the animals, animal sanctuaries are maintained. These are run by the government and the rangers make sure that no harassment, poaching or hunting of the animals occurs.
Every year May 22 is celebrated as the International Day for Biological Diversity. As India has a wide variety of flora and fauna, the wildlife sanctuary and national parks in India has captivated many tourists from all over the world. According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), there are 543 wildlife sanctuaries and India is home to more than 166 national parks. The wildlife hideout is also called a wildlife sanctuary. Category VI protected areas have 50 tiger reserves that are under Project Tiger, as Bengal tigers are the most protective species of other species in India. Wildlife refuges such as the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary in Kerala is a natural habitat for tigers and elephants, the Kaziranga National Park for rhinos and the Govind Wildlife Sanctuary provide a splendid view of snow leopards.
National parks and wildlife refuges in Indian lands offer great benefits. Since man is creating a threat to wildlife in India, confined national parks and wildlife refuges keep animal species out of harm’s way. Not only animals, but also mountains, gorges, dunes, etc., are also disappearing due to development. Hence, it also conserves landscapes. The tribes also inhabit national parks and wildlife sanctuaries and protect the culture of indigenous peoples. These spaces offer a fantastic site for recreation and recreation to its visitors.
Animal sanctuaries have dotted the Indian landscape with tributaries and vivid animal species and created a story about how soft lives are embraced and fostered in India.