About Girnar Wildlife Sanctuary:
- It is located in the Junagadh district of
- It spans the rugged terrain of the Girnar hills, which are a part of the Saurashtra region.
- It was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 2008.
- It is home to several endangered species, including the Asiatic lion.
- Flora:
- It hosts predominantly dry deciduous forests with species like teak, dhak, acacia and other drought-resistant plants.
- It supports a mix of dense forest, open scrub and grasslands.
- Fauna:
- It is filled with abundant wildlife, including Asiatic lions, spotted deer, Sambar, Chousinghas, Chinkaras, leopards, Indian golden jackals and around 300 species of birds.
- It serves as an extension of the Gir National Park's lion population.
