About National Chambal Sanctuary:
- It is also called the National Chambal Gharial Wildlife Sanctuary,
- It is a tri-state protected riverine sanctuary along the Chambal River and ravines.
- Location: It lies at the tri-junction of three states Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan.
- The main focus of the sanctuary is to protect the critically endangered Gharial, Red-crowned roof turtle & endangered Ganges dolphin.
- Chambal supports the largest population of Gharials in the wild.
- It is listed as an important bird area (IBA).
- Topography: The topography is full of ravines, hills & sandy beaches.
- Vegetation: It is part of the Kathiar-Gir dry deciduous forest eco region.
- Fauna: It includes threatened category like mugger crocodile, smooth-coated otters, Striped Hyena & Indian wolfs, Indian narrow-headed soft shell turtle, three- striped roof turtle & crowned river turtle.
- Mammals are also seen, which include Sambhar deer, Neel Gai (blue bull), Indian gazelle, Rhesus Monkey, Hanuman Langur etc.env
