Barda Wildlife Sanctuary

About Barda Wildlife Sanctuary:

• It is located in the state of Gujarat.
• Rivers: There are two waterways, the Bileshvary Riverand the Joghri River, and two dams, Khambala and Fodara.
• Ethnic races such as Maldharis, Bharvads, Rabaris, and Gadhvislive in this region.
• To develop Barda as the second home for the Asiatic lion, the state government implemented the 'Gir-Barda Project' in 1979.
• Flora: It is characteristically abundant in floral diversity, which consists of a good number of medicinal plants.
• The sanctuary boasts about 650 plant species, which comprise Rayan, Babul, Ber, Jamun, Amli, Gorad, Bamboo, Dhav, Dhudhlo, etc
• Fauna:Leopard, Hyena, Wild boar, wolf, Jackal, blue bull, rare and endangered spotted eagle, crested hawk eagle, etc.

Key facts about Asiatic lions

• It is endemic to Gir landscape of Gujarat, the Asiatic Lion (Scientific name - Panthera leo persica) is one of five pantherine cats native to India.
• Conservation status
  • IUCN Red List: Endangered
  • The Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972: Schedule I 
  • CITES : Appendix I