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Buoyed by Gharial recovery efforts in West Champaran district’s Gandak river, the Bihar government, Los Angeles Zoo and the Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) have agreed to strengthen conservation efforts of the reptiles and release hatchlings back to the river safely. The Gharial Conservation Project to revive the breeding of the reptiles in Gandak river, launched by the Bihar government in association with WTI in 2014, has yielded positive results as 217 fish-eating long-snouted crocodiles have been sighted in the 284 k.m. stretch of the water body, compared to just 30 in 2014. Also Read | “A high-level meeting on emerging challenges and solutions for Gharial conservation was held here recently. It deliberated on the progress, achievements and challenges of Gharial recovery in Gandak river," Bihar's Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests & Chief Wildlife Warden P.K. Gupta told PTI. The meeting was also attended by Mr. Samir Kumar Sinha (Joint Director, WTI), Mr. Jacob R Owens (Director of Conservation, LA Zoo), Mr. Jeromy M Chenault (Reptile and Animal Keeper, LA Zoo) and Ms. Maura T Messerly (Curator, Learning and Engagement, LA Zoo). “The meeting discussed the collaborative work by the department and the WTI for the successful recovery of the wild population of Gharials. The LA Zoo has agreed to strengthen the ongoing conservation effort through ‘ex-situ’ incubation and further release of the hatchlings back to the river safely. They [LA Zoo] will soon send us a...

The wildlife of India is diverse and its national parks and biosphere reserves are home to many endangered wildlife species like Royal Bengal Tigers and Red Panda, the vulnerable one-horned Rhinoceros and Snow Leopards, and critically endangered Great Indian Bustard, among many other species of flora and fauna. India boasts 104 national parks, 551 Wildlife Sanctuaries, 131 Marine Protected Areas, 18 Biosphere Reserves, 88 Conservation Reserves and 127 Community Reserves, covering a total of 1,65,088.57 sq km. In total, there are 870 Protected Areas which make 5.06% of the geographical area of the country. The oldest national park in India is Corbett National Park. Sprawling in the foothills of the Himalayas in Uttarakhand, this national park was established in 1936. It is spread in 520.82 sq km area, and is home to a rich flora and fauna, including the Royal Bengal Tigers. India's first biosphere reserve was established in 1986 and is called Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. This reserve includes Wayanad, Nagarhole, Bandipur and Mudumalai, Nilambur, Silent Valley protected areas situated in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka. The Great Rann of Kutch, with an area of 12454 sq km, is the largest biosphere reserve in India. On the other hand, with an area of 4400 sq km, Hemis National Park in Ladakh is the largest national park in India. UNESCO World Heritage Wildlife Sites in India Some of India's national parks have been recognized by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites. • • • • • • Nok...

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India boasts of a rich biodiversity, vast natural resources, and some very unique species of flora and fauna that roam free in the huge number of nature reserves and protected wildlife sanctuaries in this enormous country. They are a true haven for nature and wildlife lovers that flock to these green terrains and thick jungles in huge numbers every year. So, we have given below a list of wildlife sanctuaries in India and animals found there to help you choose the perfect spot for your next adventure. From Tibetan antelopes in the north, giant squirrels the south, red pandas in the east, to Asiatic lions in the west, these lush abodes are home to a plethora of wild species that you may not see anywhere else. 25 Best Wildlife Sanctuaries In India Look at all these wildlife sanctuaries of India sheltering rare and exotic species of plants, animals, and birds and take your pick. Out of the 514 sanctuaries here, these are the most favorite of wildlife enthusiasts and nature fanatics who understand the true importance of wildlife sanctuaries. • Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary, Karnataka • Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve, Maharashtra • Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, Kerala • Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary, Karnataka • Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary, Goa • Interview Island Wildlife Sanctuary, Andaman • Kutch Desert Wildlife Sanctuary, Gujarat • Karakoram Wildlife Sanctuary, Jammu And Kashmir • Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary, Gujarat • Dibang Wildlife Sanctuary, Arunachal Pradesh • Rollapadu Wildli...