About Nahargarh Wildlife Sanctuary:
- It is located in the Jaipur district of Rajasthan.
- It’s a small sanctuary covering an area of approximately 52.40 sq. km.
- It is situated in the Aravalli range.
- It is named after Nahargarh Fort, a historic fort built in the 18th century by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the founder of Jaipur.
- It connects ecologically with other forest areas like the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve.
- Within the sanctuary is the Nahargarh Biological Park, which covers 720 hectares and focuses on conservation, including species like Bengal tigers, Asiatic lions, and sloth bears.
- The sanctuary features rugged terrain with hills, valleys, and seasonal streams.
- Flora:
- The sanctuary contains Tropical Dry Deciduous Forests and Tropical Thorn Forests.
- Major trees include dhok, babool, khejri, and ber.
- Fauna:
- Common species include the Indian Leopard, Blackbuck, Chinkara (state animal), Indian Wolf, Sloth Bear, Caracal, etc.
- It’s a haven for birdwatchers, with a variety of species, including Sarus Crane, peacocks, owls, and eagles.
- It is also home to reptiles like Indian rock pythons, monitor lizards, and amphibians like frogs and toads.
