Bassi Wildlife Sanctuary

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Bassi Wildlife Sanctuary
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
Map showing the location of Bassi Wildlife Sanctuary
Map showing the location of Bassi Wildlife Sanctuary
Location in India
LocationChittorgarh district, Rajasthan, India
Nearest cityBassi
Coordinates25°1′30″N 74°51′29.99″E / 25.02500°N 74.8583306°E / 25.02500; 74.8583306Coordinates: 25°1′30″N 74°51′29.99″E / 25.02500°N 74.8583306°E / 25.02500; 74.8583306
Area288 km2 (111 sq mi)
Established1988

Bassi Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary near Bassi in Chittorgarh district of Rajasthan, India, 5 kilometres from the . It covers an area of 15,290 hectares and was established in 1988. The sanctuary is located on the western border of the Vindhyachal Ranges and includes the Bassi and Orai dams are part of the sanctuary. Antelope, wild boar, panther, mongoose and migratory birds inhabit the sanctuary.

Animals found at the Bassi Wildlife Sanctuary:

  • Jackal
  • Crocodile
  • Crane
  • Wild cat
  • Civet
  • Chinkara
  • Panther
  • Spotted deer (Chital)
  • Peacock
  • Porcupine
  • Hyena
  • Langoor
  • Fox
  • Blue bull
  • Wild Boar
  • Eagle
  • Hare
  • Ghoda wild horse

Bassi Wildlife Sanctuary is also attractive to many migratory birds that can be found here throughout the year.[1]

The forest is mostly dry and deciduous, the trees that are most represented are Dhok, Churel, Butea, and there is a large amount of medicinal herbs and flowers.[2]

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References[]

  1. ^ "Bassi Wildlife Sanctuary, Chittorgarh". www.nativeplanet.com. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
  2. ^ "Bassi Wildlife Sanctuary Chittorgarh | Timings, Entry Fee & How To Reach". www.holidify.com. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
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