About Barda Wildlife Sanctuary:
- Location: It is located in the state of Gujarat.
- Rivers: There are two waterways, the Bileshvary River and the Joghri River, and two dams, Khambala and Fodara.
- Tribes: Ethnic races such as Maldharis, Bharvads, Rabaris, and Gadhvis live in this region.
- To develop Barda as the second home for the Asiatic lion, the state government implemented the ‘Gir-Barda Project’ in 1979.
- The sanctuary is a significant biodiversity hotspot and a key area for the conservation of Asiatic Lions.
- 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 Lion
- It is also known as the Persian Lion or Indian Lion, belongs to the subspecies Panthera leo persica.
- It is found exclusively in India, specifically in the Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary in Gujarat.
- Conservation Status
- IUCN: Vulnerable
- CITES: Appendix I
- Wild Life Protection Act 1972: Schedule I.
