![]() Geography of Ranibennur Blackbuck Sanctuary Ranibennur Blackbuck Sanctuary is located at a distance of about 301 kilometres from Bengaluru and 8 kilometres from Ranebennur town. For administrative purposes, the sanctuary has been divided into three blocks namely Alageri, Hunasikatti and Hulathi. The core zone of the sanctuary encompasses an area of 14.87 square kilometres whereas its buffer-cum tourism zone covers an area of 104.13 square kilometres. Flora of Ranibennur Blackbuck Sanctuary ![]() Fauna of Ranibennur Blackbuck Sanctuary Ranibennur Blackbuck Sanctuary hosts a large population of blackbuck and wolf. Mammals of the sanctuary include Pangolin, Hare, Common Mongoose, Porcupine, Langur, Jackal, Fox and Wild Pig. The Harinigudda area of the sanctuary shelters Hyenas. Since its establishment the sanctuary has witnessed a constant rise in the population of blackbucks. Great Indian bustard has also been spotted in the sanctuary and its highest estimate in the sanctuary has been 14. Other avifauna of the sanctuary includes Black Drongo, Baybacked Shrike, Painted Sandgrouse, Large Grey Babbler, Sirkeer Cuckoo and Peafowl. Visiting Information Ranibennur Blackbuck Sanctuary is best visited during the period of October to March, however the Great Indian bustard can be seen in the sanctuary from February to June. On the sanctuary boundary, at Gangajala, a forest rest house provides accommodation to the tourists. |
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