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Source– This post on Barda Wildlife Sanctuary (BWLS) has been created based on the article “As lions make Barda sanctuary their second home, Gujarat forest dept starts translocating deer from Gir to Porbandar” published in “Indian Express” on 20 June 2024.
Why in the news?
The Forest Department in Gujarat has begun translocating spotted deer and sambars from Gir Forest to the Barda Wildlife Sanctuary in a significant move expected to boost the long-term conservation of Asiatic lions.
About Barda Wildlife Sanctuary (BWLS)
| Aspects | Description |
| About | 1. It is located in the state of Gujarat. 2. It lies roughly 15 kilometers from Porbandar and 100 kilometers west of Gir Forest National Park. 3. In 1979, the state government started the ‘Gir-Barda Project’ to make Barda a second home for Asiatic lions. |
| River across the sanctuary | 1. There are two rivers here, the Bileshvary River and the Joghri River. 2. There are also two dams, Khambala and Fodara. |
| Ethnic Communities | Different ethnic groups such as Maldharis, Bharvads, Rabaris, and Gadhvis live in this area. |
| Flora | The sanctuary has about 650 types of plants like Rayan, Babul, Ber, Jamun, Amli, Gorad, Bamboo, Dhav, and Dhudhlo. |
| Fauna | leopards, hyenas, wild boars, wolves, jackals, and blue bulls are found in this sanctuary. There are also rare and endangered birds such as the spotted eagle and the crested hawk eagle. |
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