Bihar Holds Wildlife Census at Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary: Aims to Make it Tiger Friendly

The Bihar government has announced that it will be conducting a wildlife census in the Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary in order to make the sanctuary more tiger-friendly. 

 Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary

The census will involve the use of camera traps and other methods to obtain an accurate count of the sanctuary’s wildlife population. The census will help the government to better understand the wildlife population in the area and will give them an idea of how to make the sanctuary more conducive to tiger growth and development. 

The census is part of the larger effort by the state government to make Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary a tiger-friendly sanctuary.

 Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary

The Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Kaimur District of Bihar, in eastern India. It is part of the Kaimur Range, which is a part of the Vindhya Range of hills. The sanctuary covers an area of about 993 square kilometres and is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including several species of mammals, birds, reptiles, and insects.

Some of the notable species found in the sanctuary include the Bengal tiger, Indian leopard, Indian wolf, sloth bear, spotted deer, sambar deer, and a variety of birds such as the Indian peafowl and the painted stork. The sanctuary is also home to several endangered and threatened species, including the Indian pangolin, Bengal florican, and Indian vulture.

 Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary

The Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and wildlife lovers, and offers a range of activities such as birdwatching, wildlife viewing, and nature walks. It is also a popular spot for picnics and camping. The sanctuary is open to visitors from November to June.


 

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