Nangal Wildlife Sanctuary
Nangal Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the foothills of Shiwalik in the state of Punjab. It serves as a home to various varieties of both flora and fauna. Aside from supporting varieties of flora and fauna, Nangal Wildlife Sanctuary also `houses’ some of the threatened species, such as the endangered Indian Pangolin, Egyptian Vulture, and many more.[1]
Location
Situated in the city of Nangal, Punjab, Nangal Wildlife Sanctuary, covers an area of 116 hectares, most of it water. The Nangal Wetland is situated on the banks of Sutlej River and is among a favorite destinations for tourists.[2] The Nangal Dam is also a part of the sanctuary which allows in the flow of a natural ecosystem across the area.[3]
References
- ^ "Nangal Wildlife Sanctuary | Ramsar Sites Information Service". rsis.ramsar.org. Retrieved 2021-11-17.
- ^ "Nangal Wildlife Sanctuary". WildTrails | The One-Stop Destination for all your Wildlife Holidays. 2017-09-23. Retrieved 2021-11-17.
- ^ Seema Sharma (Jul 10, 2019). "Ecologist suggests improvement in the degrading habitat of Nangal Wildlife Sanctuary | Chandigarh News - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2021-11-17.
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