About Asola-Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary:
- Asola-Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary, on the Southern Delhi Ridge of the Aravalli hill range on the Delhi-Haryana border, lies in Southern Delhi as well as the northern parts of Faridabad and Gurugram districts of Haryana state.
- It is part of the Northern Aravalli Leopard Wildlife Corridor.
- In Delhi, Sanctuary passes through historical sites such as Chattarpur Temple, Tughlakabad, Surajkund, Anangpur Dam, and Adilabad Ruins.
- Flora:
- The semi-arid forest vegetation of the Aravali region provides homes to certain plant species.
- It includes dhak (flame of the forest), babool (Acacia), khejri, and various shrubs and grasses that are well-adapted to dry conditions.
- Fauna:
- It is home to a wide variety of animals, including the Indian leopard, jackal, Indian blue bull, sambar deer, wild boar, and mongoose.
- It is also a birdwatcher’s paradise, with various birds spotted here, including the Indian peafowl, crested serpent-eagle, and Indian roller.
- Reptiles such as the monitor lizard, Indian cobra, and Russell’s viper can also be found here.
