Abubshahar Wildlife Sanctuary

Abubshahar Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in Sirsa district of Haryana state, India. It is spread over an area of 11530.56 hectares. It is 15 km away from Mandi Dabwali on the Dabwali-Sangariya road.[1] Forests Department, Haryana of Government of Haryana officially notified this as Wildlife Sanctuary on 30 January 1987.

Abubshahar Wildlife Sanctuary
Map showing the location of Abubshahar Wildlife Sanctuary
Map showing the location of Abubshahar Wildlife Sanctuary
LocationSirsa district, Haryana, India
Coordinates29.8643°N 74.6172°E / 29.8643; 74.6172

The plan is to change the status of this sanctuary into a Community Reserve, in order to ensure the participation of the local population in the plan for the protection of flora and fauna. Eleven villages gravitate to this area.[2]

Location

It is located 10 km from Mandi Dabwali on Dabawali-Sangaria road at location map.

Area

The sanctuary is spread over 11.530.56 hectares, which is approximately 29,000 acres.

Images of type of wildlife found
  • Saxicoloides Fulicatus
    Saxicoloides Fulicatus
  • Bandar (Monkey)
    Bandar (Monkey)
  • Langur Monkey
    Langur Monkey
  • Small black bird
    Small black bird

Nearby attractions

See also

References
  1. "Haryana Forest Department". Archived from the original on 12 May 2014. Retrieved 11 May 2014.
  2. "Abubshehar wildlife sanctuary to become community reserve". Business Standard India. Press Trust of India. 20 February 2014. Retrieved 14 May 2021.


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