India is blessed with a very rich and varied flora and fauna. The varied topography and a modest and favorable climate of India support a large variety of plant and wild species. India has 88 National Parks and 492 wildlife sanctuaries, which are home to over 390 mammal and 1,230 bird species, making the country one of the richest in wildlife resources.
Within India, West India is an exciting place for wildlife enthusiasts, mainly because it resides some of the unique wild attractions in its numerous National Parks and wildlife sanctuaries. Some of the most popular wildlife destinations of India are located in West India, especially in the states of Gujarat and Maharashtra. The moderate climate in West India supports the growth of a unique flora and fauna. Over 40 mammals species and more than 450 birds species of have been identified and listed in the various sanctuaries in west India. The Sasangir Wildlife Sanctuary in Gujarat is the only home of the world-famous Asiatic lions, numbering about 300.
The most important and famous national parks and wildlife sanctuaries in west India are Sasangir Wildlife Sanctuary (Gujarat), the Little Rann of Kutch (also famous as the Dhangadhra Sanctuary), the Velavadar National Park (Gujarat) and the Marine National Park and Sanctuary (Gujarat). Other notable National Parks and wildlife sanctuaries in west India are the Krishnagiri Upavan National Park (Maharashtra), Tadoba National Park (Maharashtra), Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary (Gujarat) and the Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary in Goa.
The Marine Wildlife Sanctuary in Pirotan Island is the India's first Marine National Park. Marine Wildlife Sanctuary (Pirotan) was established in 1980 and was declared a National Park in 1982. The park is known for Ridley Turtles, Shrimps, Sponges, Eels, Green Sea Urchin and Dolphins among many others. The Velavadar National Park was established in 1969 and is famous for its Blackbuck population. The Little Rann of Kutch was set up in 1973 and is famous for the Indian Wild Ass, Wolf and Desert Cat.
Sasangir Wildlife Sanctuary
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