HAZARIBAG WILDLIFE SANCTUARY


Meaning of HAZARIBAG WILDLIFE SANCTUARY in English

wildlife sanctuary in south-central Bihar state, northeastern India, lying on the main Patna-Ranchi road, 11 miles (18 km) from Hazaribag city. Established in 1955, it extends over an area of 72 square miles (186 square km). The sanctuary consists of hills covered by a dense forest of sal (Shorea robusta) and is inhabited by tiger, leopard, sloth bear, black bear, deer, wild pig, hyena, peafowl, red jungle fowl, and green pigeon. It can be viewed from observation towers connected by all-weather roads; several salt licks have also been constructed.

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