Asola-Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary: In News
Abandoned mining areas in the Asola-Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary have emerged as the most bird-rich habitat studied in the area, with researchers finding that former quarries now support a diverse mix of scrub, grassland, rocky patches and water pools.
- Asola-Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary is strategically located in Haryana.
- It lies on the Southern Delhi Ridge of the Aravalli hill range.
- The semi-arid forest vegetation of the Aravali region provides homes to certain plant species.
- It includes dhak (flame of the forest), babool (Acacia), khejri, and various shrubs and grasses that are well-adapted to dry conditions.
- It is home to a wide variety of animals, including the Indian leopard, jackal, Indian blue bull, sambar deer, wild boar, and mongoose.
- It is also a birdwatcher’s paradise, with many species of birds spotted here, including the Indian peafowl, crested serpent-eagle, and Indian roller.
- Reptiles such as the monitor lizard, Indian cobra, and Russell’s viper can also be found here.
