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The Bor Wildlife Sanctuary is a renowned sanctuary in the state of Maharashtra. The sanctuary is located in Hingni in Wardha of Vidarbha region of the state and its area includes 3,237 hectares of Reserve Forest. About 2,213 hectares of Protected Forest and 660 hectares of Unclassified Forest are also included within the area of the sanctuary. There are several villages located surrounding the sanctuary. The sanctuary covers a total area of 61.10 sq. km. and is the home land of many flora and fauna species. The sanctuary was established to preserve and protect the rich wildlife in the region, which was threatened due to the unchecked spread of human civilisation.
The Bor Wildlife Sanctuary is rich in its natural vegetation. The main type of forest in this sanctuary is dry deciduous forest. The sanctuary provides shelter to innumerous plant species, including a few endangered and threatened species. Many plant species in the sanctuary have medicinal and commercial values. Some of the predominant plant species in the Bor Wildlife Sanctuary include Teak, Ain, Tendua, Bamboo, etc. The sanctuary has a comfortable atmosphere and the weather remains predictable and comfortable for most of the time in a year. The months of April and May are the best time to visit this sanctuary.
The Bor Wildlife Sanctuary is home to a rich variety of fauna species that include the mammals, reptiles and birds. The endangered and threatened species like Tiger, Chinkara, etc. are the main attractions of the sanctuary. Some of the other vital and noteworthy mammal fauna species found in the sanctuary includes Panther, Nilgai (Blue Bull), Sambar, Barking Deer, Wild Boar, Bear, Wild Dog, Wild Cat, Bison, Chital, Peacock, Monkey, etc. The sanctuary is also quite famous for its rich avifauna that includes both the resident and migratory types of birds. Some of the bird species found in the sanctuary are considered as endangered or threatened and they need to be conserved in a proper way, immediately.
Besides providing natural habitat to a rich variety of flora and fauna and protecting them from extinction, the Bor Wildlife Sanctuary also plays an important role as a popular tourist destination in Maharashtra. The sanctuary is well connected to the major cities of Maharashtra by air, rail and road. Numerous tourists visit the sanctuary on a regular basis to feel the thrill of wildlife and also to enjoy the beauty of nature. The management of the sanctuary has arranged for various facilities for the tourists to further facilitate their wildlife safari. The management has also taken all the necessary measures to avoid any hazards or accidents within the sanctuary.
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